J M W Transfer INC
- USDOT
- 453242
- MC
- 207084
- Based in
- Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 34 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Appleton, WI → The Villages, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,321 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,390–$8,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 240 in The Villages.
The route from Appleton, WI to The Villages, FL covers roughly 1,321 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,390 to $8,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 29 min.
On the Appleton side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 240 around The Villages (91 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in The Villages.
Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and The Villages about 85,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,986 and 2,422 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,160 | $2,630 | $3,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,390 | $6,580 | $8,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,630 | $10,520 | $12,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,860 | $14,470 | $17,650 |
$1,810–$2,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,200–$3,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,390–$8,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Appleton, WI → The Villages, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC
Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC
Legal name: Psa Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,210 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,390 to $8,020 for a two-bedroom, $8,630 to $12,840 for a three-bedroom and $11,860 to $17,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,321 road miles (1,119 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 29 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Florida makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Appleton–The Villages corridor.