Jacksonville, FL → Centennial, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,718 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,520–$9,700, delivery in 5–10 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 826 in Centennial.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Centennial, CO covers roughly 1,718 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $6,520 to $9,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
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 826 around Centennial (318 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 Centennial.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Centennial about 108,658. Centennial is the denser city (3,650 people per square mile versus 1,271 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,770 | $5,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,520 | $7,950 | $9,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,430 | $12,720 | $15,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,340 | $17,490 | $21,330 |
$2,370–$3,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,550–$3,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,520–$9,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, FL → Centennial, CO. 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 $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,820 for a one-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,700 for a two-bedroom, $10,430 to $15,510 for a three-bedroom and $14,340 to $21,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,718 road miles (1,456 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Colorado 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 $2,370 to $3,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,750. 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–Centennial corridor.