Jacksonville, FL → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move
About 584 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,210, delivery in 2–5 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 227 in New Orleans.
New Orleans sits about 584 miles west of Jacksonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Louisiana that most movers classify as a 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 $3,500 to $5,210 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 10 h 46 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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 Orleans.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 people per square mile versus 1,271 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana 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 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,600 | $6,830 | $8,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,700 | $9,390 | $11,460 |
$900–$1,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,540–$2,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,500–$5,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, FL → New Orleans, LA. 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, $2,100 to $3,130 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,210 for a two-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,330 for a three-bedroom and $7,700 to $11,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 584 road miles (495 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 46 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 Louisiana 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 $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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 Orleans corridor.