Jacksonville, FL → Clearwater, FL · Regional long-distance move
About 208 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,380–$3,530, delivery in 1–2 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 361 in Clearwater.
Moving from Jacksonville to Clearwater is a regional long-distance move of roughly 208 road miles, heading southwest within Florida.
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 $2,380 to $3,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 17 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 361 around Clearwater (127 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 Clearwater.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Clearwater about 114,364. Clearwater is the denser city (4,494 people per square mile versus 1,271 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,430 | $1,740 | $2,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,900 | $3,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,800 | $4,640 | $5,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,230 | $6,370 | $7,780 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,210–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,380–$3,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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 $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,430 to $2,120 for a one-bedroom, $2,380 to $3,530 for a two-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a three-bedroom and $5,230 to $7,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 208 road miles (176 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Jacksonville and Clearwater are in Florida, 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 $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,770. 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–Clearwater corridor.