Jacksonville, NC → Yuma, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,513 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,420–$11,050, delivery in 7–14 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 66 in Yuma.
Moving from Jacksonville to Yuma is a cross-country move of roughly 2,513 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Arizona.
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 $7,420 to $11,050 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 44 hours (5 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 66 around Yuma (57 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 Yuma.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Yuma about 105,227. Jacksonville is considerably denser (1,490 people per square mile versus 792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,450 | $5,430 | $6,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,420 | $9,050 | $11,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,880 | $14,490 | $17,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,330 | $19,920 | $24,300 |
$3,480–$4,920
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,260–$4,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,420–$11,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, NC → Yuma, AZ. 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: San Luis International Freight Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,630 for a one-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,050 for a two-bedroom, $11,880 to $17,670 for a three-bedroom and $16,330 to $24,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,513 road miles (2,130 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 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 Arizona 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 $3,480 to $4,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,260 to $4,800. 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–Yuma corridor.