Fredericksburg, VA → Jacksonville, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 291 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,650–$3,950, delivery in 1–3 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 59 in Jacksonville.
Moving from Fredericksburg to Jacksonville is a regional long-distance move of roughly 291 road miles, heading south from Virginia to North Carolina.
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 $2,650 to $3,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 43 min.
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 of them authorized for interstate work), and 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Fredericksburg is considerably denser (2,678 people per square mile versus 1,490), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,180 | $6,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,840 | $7,120 | $8,690 |
$450–$630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,650–$3,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fredericksburg, VA → Jacksonville, NC. 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: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC
Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC
Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,950 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,320 for a three-bedroom and $5,840 to $8,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 291 road miles (247 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 43 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Virginia into North Carolina 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 $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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 Fredericksburg–Jacksonville corridor.