Crosby Trucking Service INC
- USDOT
- 32052
- MC
- 142823
- Based in
- Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 96 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Harrisonburg, VA → Gainesville, FL · Long-distance move
About 751 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,150–$6,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 71 carriers on the Harrisonburg side and 151 in Gainesville.
Gainesville sits about 751 miles south of Harrisonburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,150 to $6,170 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 13 h 39 min.
On the Harrisonburg side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 151 around Gainesville (59 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 Gainesville.
Harrisonburg has a population of about 52,000 and Gainesville about 148,671. Harrisonburg is considerably denser (2,989 people per square mile versus 2,232), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,630 | $8,090 | $9,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,120 | $11,120 | $13,570 |
$1,070–$1,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,690–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,150–$6,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Harrisonburg, VA → Gainesville, 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 $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,150 to $6,170 for a two-bedroom, $6,630 to $9,870 for a three-bedroom and $9,120 to $13,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 751 road miles (637 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 39 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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 $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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 Harrisonburg–Gainesville corridor.