Jacksonville, FL → New Haven, CT · Long-distance move
About 1,064 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,120–$7,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 242 in New Haven.
Moving from Jacksonville to New Haven is a long-distance move of roughly 1,064 road miles, heading northeast from Florida to Connecticut.
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 $5,120 to $7,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 3 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 242 around New Haven (131 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 New Haven.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and New Haven about 138,774. New Haven is the denser city (7,167 people per square mile versus 1,271 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Connecticut 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 | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,120 | $6,240 | $7,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,190 | $9,980 | $12,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,260 | $13,730 | $16,750 |
$1,540–$2,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,120–$7,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, FL → New Haven, CT. 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 $2,050 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,570 for a one-bedroom, $5,120 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,180 for a three-bedroom and $11,260 to $16,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,064 road miles (901 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 3 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Connecticut 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 $1,540 to $2,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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–New Haven corridor.