Jacksonville, FL → Lakewood, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,736 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,550–$9,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 1,122 in Lakewood.
Lakewood sits about 1,736 miles northwest of Jacksonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,550 to $9,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
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 1,122 around Lakewood (405 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 Lakewood.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Lakewood about 156,927. Lakewood is the denser city (3,586 people per square mile versus 1,271 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Colorado 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 | $2,620 | $3,190 | $3,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,930 | $4,790 | $5,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,550 | $7,980 | $9,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,480 | $12,780 | $15,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,400 | $17,570 | $21,430 |
$2,380–$3,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,570–$3,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,550–$9,740
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 $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,840 for a one-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,740 for a two-bedroom, $10,480 to $15,590 for a three-bedroom and $14,400 to $21,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,736 road miles (1,471 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Colorado 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 $2,380 to $3,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,780. 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–Lakewood corridor.