Jacksonville, NC → Beverly Hills, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,740 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,680–$12,920, delivery in 7–14 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 593 in Beverly Hills.
Beverly Hills sits about 2,740 miles west of Jacksonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to California 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 $8,680 to $12,920 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
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 593 around Beverly Hills (216 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 Beverly Hills.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Beverly Hills about 32,000. Beverly Hills is the denser city (5,729 people per square mile versus 1,490 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California 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 | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,210 | $6,350 | $7,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,680 | $10,590 | $12,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,890 | $16,940 | $20,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,100 | $23,290 | $28,410 |
$3,870–$5,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,470–$5,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,680–$12,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, NC → Beverly Hills, CA. 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
Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC
Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,470 to $5,170 for a studio, $5,210 to $7,750 for a one-bedroom, $8,680 to $12,920 for a two-bedroom, $13,890 to $20,660 for a three-bedroom and $19,100 to $28,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,740 road miles (2,322 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $3,870 to $5,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,470 to $5,100. 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–Beverly Hills corridor.