Gainesville, FL → Nashville, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Gainesville to Nashville

About 610 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,600–$5,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 151 carriers on the Gainesville side and 478 in Nashville.

610 miroad distance
11 h 13 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,600–$5,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Gainesville, Florida
To: Nashville, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 610 miles (517 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 13 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 151 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 478 (295 interstate)

Reverse: Nashville → Gainesville

The route from Gainesville, FL to Nashville, TN covers roughly 610 miles by road, a northwest-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 $3,600 to $5,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 13 min.

On the Gainesville side there are 151 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 478 around Nashville (295 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 Nashville.

Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and Nashville about 721,074. Gainesville is considerably denser (2,232 people per square mile versus 1,449), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Gainesville to Nashville

Full-service estimate for 610 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,440	$1,760	$2,140
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,160	$2,630	$3,210
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,600	$4,390	$5,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,760	$7,030	$8,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,920	$9,660	$11,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,560–$2,300

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,600–$5,360

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Gainesville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Golden Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 1669783
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (352) 372-0300 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 College Brothers Of Gainesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shirley Franchises LLC

USDOT: 4063852
MC: 1542498
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (855) 668-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ox Strong Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ox Strong Moving LLC

USDOT: 3588230
MC: 1251688
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (352) 665-7784 Route Verify on FMCSA

24 Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 24 Truckin LLC

USDOT: 1788284
MC: 651428
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32641 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (352) 664-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Wealth Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4139980
MC: 1587146
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (980) 556-6497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearce Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2280265
MC: 778971
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32607 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (352) 681-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

To N' From Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4261564
MC: 1653529
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32606 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunbelt Moving & Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2799474
MC: 934972
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32608 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (352) 375-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 151 movers in Gainesville

Near Nashville (destination)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4181567
MC: 1610059
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (615) 403-5727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3747575
MC: 1329062
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 482-2886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2302632
MC: 786115
Based in: Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 656-0070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Temperature Controlled Express INC

USDOT: 716474
MC: 329638
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (615) 331-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4410773
MC: 1781133
Based in: Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (615) 762-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100712
MC: 837656
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (615) 549-8030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2308372
MC: 823165
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 916-0405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2974237
MC: 10556
Based in: Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (484) 810-0000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Nashville

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Nashville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gainesville to Nashville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,440 to $2,140 for a studio, $2,160 to $3,210 for a one-bedroom, $3,600 to $5,360 for a two-bedroom, $5,760 to $8,570 for a three-bedroom and $7,920 to $11,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nashville from Gainesville?

About 610 road miles (517 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Tennessee 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Gainesville to Nashville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,300. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Gainesville–Nashville corridor.