Jacksonville, FL → Jackson, MS · Long-distance move
About 617 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,490–$5,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 173 in Jackson.
Moving from Jacksonville to Jackson is a long-distance move of roughly 617 road miles, heading west from Florida to Mississippi.
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 $3,490 to $5,190 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 11 h 20 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 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,271 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Mississippi 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 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,250 | $5,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,680 | $9,360 | $11,420 |
$930–$1,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,570–$2,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,490–$5,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, FL → Jackson, MS. 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 $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,110 for a one-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a two-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a three-bedroom and $7,680 to $11,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 617 road miles (523 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 20 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 Mississippi 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 $930 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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–Jackson corridor.