($726+) Akron, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL

For the 1,094-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, full-service movers cost between $2,270 and $8,898. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $265 - $1,764 (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 Akron generally start around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Akron to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,270 - $5,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,709 - $6,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,455 - $8,898

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 Akron to Port St. Lucie.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Port St. Lucie, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Akron to Port St. Lucie?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Akron, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, cost between $1,190 and $4,292. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Akron costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Akron to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,190 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,549 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,093 - $4,292

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Akron, OH and Port St. Lucie, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $617 in Akron, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $66 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $132 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Port St. Lucie?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Akron, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,094 miles from Akron, Ohio, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, running $696 - $2,096. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $307 - $351
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Akron to Port St. Lucie based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $696 - $1,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $768 - $1,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,014 - $2,096

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $132 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $57 and $287 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $307 - $351 in fuel for the 1,094-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $617 in Akron, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron to Port St. Lucie?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. 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 Akron, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Akron, Ohio, to Port St. Lucie, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $794 and $2,578.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Akron to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,252 - $2,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,536

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $66 - $132 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Akron, Ohio, typically costs $617.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Port St. Lucie?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Akron, OH vs Port St. Lucie, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Port St. Lucie, side by side with Akron on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.