Daytona Beach, FL → Jacksonville, FL · Short-haul move
About 101 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,980–$2,950, delivery in 1–2 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 745 in Jacksonville.
The route from Daytona Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers roughly 101 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 27 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,980 and $2,950, before packing or storage.
On the Daytona Beach side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (41 of them authorized for interstate work), and 745 around Jacksonville (398 interstate). For an in-state 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 Jacksonville.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (1,078 and 1,271 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,980–$2,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → Jacksonville, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,250 to $1,870 for a one-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,950 for a two-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a three-bedroom and $4,360 to $6,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 101 road miles (86 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 27 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.
No. Because both Daytona Beach and Jacksonville are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Daytona Beach–Jacksonville corridor.