Jacksonville, NC → Wilmington, NC · Short-haul move
About 54 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,230–$1,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 93 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 54 miles southwest of Jacksonville, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 38 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,230 and $1,830, before packing or storage.
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 93 around Wilmington (53 interstate). For an in-state 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 Wilmington.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Wilmington about 126,809. Wilmington is the denser city (2,246 people per square mile versus 1,490 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $820 | $1,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $780 | $950 | $1,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,130 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,230–$1,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, NC → Wilmington, NC. 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
Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $680 to $1,000 for a studio, $780 to $1,160 for a one-bedroom, $1,230 to $1,830 for a two-bedroom, $1,880 to $2,790 for a three-bedroom and $2,770 to $4,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 54 road miles (46 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 38 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Jacksonville and Wilmington are in North Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–Wilmington corridor.