($750+) Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL Movers
Moving from Hartford, CT, to Port St. Lucie, FL, runs anywhere from $750 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,843 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,286 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 3 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,917, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,843 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,204 - $4,584, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $750 - $2,273.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Hartford, CT, to Port St. Lucie, FL. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,442 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL
There are 3 main ways to move from Hartford to Port St. Lucie: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,442 - $6,208. Moving containers run about 31% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 65% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 3 to 8 days for this 1,286-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,286-mile route from Hartford to Port St. Lucie, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $1,917 - $4,485 with full-service movers, $1,204 - $2,334 with a container, $750 - $1,491 with a rental truck, or $1,186 - $2,101 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $2,442 - $6,208 full-service, $1,683 - $3,453 by container, $853 - $1,828 by rental truck, or $1,281 - $2,526 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $4,240 - $7,843 full-service, $2,237 - $4,584 by container, $1,051 - $2,273 by rental truck, or $1,843 - $3,562 by freight.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL
For the 1,286-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, full-service movers cost between $1,917 and $7,843. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $308 - $2,052 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Hartford generally start around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Hartford to Port St. Lucie:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,917 - $4,485
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,442 - $6,208
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,240 - $7,843
Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Hartford to Port St. Lucie.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL
Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Hartford movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Port St. Lucie, 65% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing73% of local movers | $513 - $5,130 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready67% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: RT Relocation | $205 - $1,231/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $308 - $2,462 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage9% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs43% of local movers | $1,026 - $3,078 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,565 - $10,260 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $768 - $1,460 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items17% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: RT Relocation | $1,026 - $2,565 |
| Piano | Any piano type46% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $821 - $3,591 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling4% of local movers | $308 - $1,539 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect16% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $667 - $2,052 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $308 - $15,390+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $308 - $3,591+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Hartford to Port St. Lucie?
Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Hartford, CT. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL
Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, cost between $1,204 and $4,584. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Hartford typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Hartford to Port St. Lucie:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $2,334
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,683 - $3,453
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,584
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $154 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $718 in Hartford, CT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Port St. Lucie, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Connecticut to Florida move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,204. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,683 - $3,453.
What are the best moving containers Hartford to Port St. Lucie?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Hartford to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Hartford:
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.8/5), 0 years in business
- Two Brothers Moving (4.7/5), 18 years in business
- Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.9/5), 15 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL
A rental truck for this 1,286-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, costs between $750 and $2,273. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
- Daily insurance: $31/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
- Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Hartford to Port St. Lucie based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $750 - $1,491
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $853 - $1,828
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,051 - $2,273
Pro tip: The base rate of $750 - $2,273 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Hartford to Port St. Lucie. Fuel ($420 - $480), lodging at around $154/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in roughly $600 - $1,200 more for meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $77 and $359.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $154.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $420 and $480 for the 1,286-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
- Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $718 for 2 movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford to Port St. Lucie?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)
The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.
Freight trailer costs from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL
For larger DIY moves from Hartford, Connecticut, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,281 and $2,526.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Hartford to Port St. Lucie:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,101
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,281 - $2,526
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,562
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $718.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $154 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Port St. Lucie?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Port St. Lucie quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: Hartford, CT vs Port St. Lucie, FL
Day-to-day costs in Port St. Lucie are close to what you're used to in Hartford: cost of living index of 99 versus 105, with average rent of $2,630/mo compared to $1,330/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 67/100 and 36.25/100 in Hartford versus 13/100 and 64.97/100 in Port St. Lucie.
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Our take
For a move from Hartford, CT, to Port St. Lucie, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,917 for a studio to $7,843 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,286-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,204 - $4,584. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $750 - $2,273, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,442 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Liberty Healthcare Group and Gerelco Electrical Contractors.
FAQs: Moving from Hartford, CT, to Port St. Lucie, FL
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
How much does it cost to move from Hartford, CT to Port St. Lucie, FL?
Costs on this route range from around $750 to $7,843, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,917 and $7,843, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
How walkable is Port St. Lucie?
Port St. Lucie has a walkability score of 13 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 36, compared to 67 and 54 in Hartford. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($420 - $480), daily insurance ($31/day), and equipment rentals ($7 - $21) on top. Overnight stops can add another $154/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Florida?
Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services.
What percentage of Hartford movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 46% of movers in Hartford handle piano moves, and 17% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.