Jacksonville, FL → Beaumont, TX · Long-distance move
About 880 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,430, delivery in 2–5 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 106 in Beaumont.
Beaumont sits about 880 miles west of Jacksonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Texas 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 $4,330 to $6,430 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 15 h 52 min.
On the Jacksonville side there are 745 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (398 of them authorized for interstate work), and 106 around Beaumont (39 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 Beaumont.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Beaumont about 112,967. The two cities have comparable density (1,271 and 1,397 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,570 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,160 | $3,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,270 | $6,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,920 | $8,440 | $10,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,520 | $11,600 | $14,160 |
$1,200–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,330–$6,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, FL → Beaumont, TX. 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 $1,730 to $2,570 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,860 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,430 for a two-bedroom, $6,920 to $10,300 for a three-bedroom and $9,520 to $14,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 880 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 52 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 Florida into Texas 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 $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Beaumont corridor.