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Grand Forks, ND → Jacksonville, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Grand Forks to Jacksonville

About 1,727 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,220–$9,260, delivery in 5–10 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 745 in Jacksonville.

  • 1,727 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,220–$9,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,727 miles (1,464 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Grand Forks

Jacksonville sits about 1,727 miles southeast of Grand Forks, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,220 to $9,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Grand Forks side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 745 around Jacksonville (398 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.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Grand Forks is considerably denser (2,037 people per square mile versus 1,271), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 1,727 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,490 $3,030 $3,700
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,730 $4,550 $5,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,220 $7,590 $9,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,950 $12,140 $14,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,690 $16,690 $20,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,370–$3,350

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

Portable container

$2,560–$3,770

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

Full-service mover

$6,220–$9,260

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 Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2387910
MC
816635
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
460295
MC
475583
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT
237868
MC
157037
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312635
MC
1052564
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT
125571
MC
158090
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3330680
MC
1061342
Based in
Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT
35282
MC
101940
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT
1796422
MC
653647
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

Near Jacksonville (destination)

Customized Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC

USDOT
1938017
MC
691357
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
244 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Workplace Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT
3527089
MC
1172814
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
193 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aqua Gulf Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC

USDOT
860442
MC
335087
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
121 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (800) 745-1225 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Coast Imdl Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC

USDOT
304746
MC
177875
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fr8 Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2407155
MC
828211
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (904) 337-0389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rms Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1872248
MC
676209
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (866) 237-9004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yk Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087173
MC
728376
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 374-6517 Route Verify on FMCSA

1st Coast Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
794760
MC
551868
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (904) 328-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 745 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to Jacksonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,550 for a one-bedroom, $6,220 to $9,260 for a two-bedroom, $9,950 to $14,810 for a three-bedroom and $13,690 to $20,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Grand Forks?

About 1,727 road miles (1,464 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Dakota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Grand Forks to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,370 to $3,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,770. 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 Grand Forks–Jacksonville corridor.