John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC
- USDOT
- 1043597
- MC
- 432866
- Based in
- Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 166 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Biloxi, MS → Pensacola, FL · Short-haul move
About 123 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,920–$2,860, delivery in 1–2 days, 55 carriers on the Biloxi side and 105 in Pensacola.
Moving from Biloxi to Pensacola is a short-haul move of roughly 123 road miles, heading east from Mississippi to Florida.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,920 and $2,860, before packing or storage.
On the Biloxi side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (42 of them authorized for interstate work), and 105 around Pensacola (51 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 Pensacola.
Biloxi has a population of about 50,000 and Pensacola about 55,000. Pensacola is the denser city (2,385 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Biloxi), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,750 | $4,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,230 | $5,150 | $6,290 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,920–$2,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Biloxi, MS → Pensacola, 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: Gulf Coast Movers INC
Legal name: Gj & 4k LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,170 to $1,740 for a one-bedroom, $1,920 to $2,860 for a two-bedroom, $3,070 to $4,570 for a three-bedroom and $4,230 to $6,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 123 road miles (104 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Mississippi 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 $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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 Biloxi–Pensacola corridor.