Jacksonville, FL → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Regional long-distance move
About 358 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,930–$4,360, delivery in 1–3 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale sits about 358 miles south of Jacksonville, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,930 to $4,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 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 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 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 | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,680 | $5,710 | $6,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,440 | $7,850 | $9,580 |
$520–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,930–$4,360
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,760 to $2,610 for a one-bedroom, $2,930 to $4,360 for a two-bedroom, $4,680 to $6,970 for a three-bedroom and $6,440 to $9,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 358 road miles (304 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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–Fort Lauderdale corridor.