Jacksonville, FL → Houston, TX · Long-distance move
About 970 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,550–$6,770, delivery in 2–5 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 3,257 in Houston.
Moving from Jacksonville to Houston is a long-distance move of roughly 970 road miles, heading west from Florida to Texas.
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 $4,550 to $6,770 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 17 h 25 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 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 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 | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,730 | $3,330 | $4,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,550 | $6,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,280 | $8,870 | $10,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,010 | $12,200 | $14,890 |
$1,450–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,890–$2,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,550–$6,770
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, FL → Houston, 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 $1,820 to $2,710 for a studio, $2,730 to $4,060 for a one-bedroom, $4,550 to $6,770 for a two-bedroom, $7,280 to $10,830 for a three-bedroom and $10,010 to $14,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 970 road miles (822 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 25 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 $1,450 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,770. 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–Houston corridor.