Jacksonville, FL → Daytona Beach, FL · Short-haul move
About 101 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,980–$2,950, delivery in 1–2 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 88 in Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach sits about 101 miles southeast 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 2 h 27 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,980 and $2,950, before packing or storage.
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 88 around Daytona Beach (41 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 Daytona Beach.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Daytona Beach about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,271 and 1,078 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 | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,980–$2,950
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, $1,250 to $1,870 for a one-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,950 for a two-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a three-bedroom and $4,360 to $6,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 101 road miles (86 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 27 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 Daytona Beach 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 $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Daytona Beach corridor.