Jacksonville, NC → Arlington, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 339 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,830–$4,210, delivery in 1–3 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 1,290 in Arlington.
Moving from Jacksonville to Arlington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 339 road miles, heading north from North Carolina to Virginia.
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 $2,830 to $4,210 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 6 h 33 min.
On the Jacksonville side there are 59 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (31 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,290 around Arlington (809 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 Arlington.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Arlington about 240,000. Arlington is the denser city (9,180 people per square mile versus 1,490 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,070 | $2,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,230 | $7,590 | $9,260 |
$500–$700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,320–$1,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,830–$4,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, NC → Arlington, VA. 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: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC
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Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,700 to $2,530 for a one-bedroom, $2,830 to $4,210 for a two-bedroom, $4,530 to $6,740 for a three-bedroom and $6,230 to $9,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 339 road miles (287 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 33 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 North Carolina into Virginia 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 $500 to $700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,940. 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 Jacksonville–Arlington corridor.