Jacksonville, NC

Kalamazoo, MI → Jacksonville, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Kalamazoo to Jacksonville

About 807 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,020–$5,980, delivery in 2–5 days, 128 carriers on the Kalamazoo side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 807 miroad distance
  • 14 h 37 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,020–$5,9802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 807 miles (684 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 37 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
128 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Kalamazoo

Moving from Kalamazoo to Jacksonville is a long-distance move of roughly 807 road miles, heading southeast from Michigan to North Carolina.

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 $4,020 to $5,980 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 14 h 37 min.

On the Kalamazoo side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,000 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Kalamazoo is considerably denser (2,981 people per square mile versus 1,490), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Kalamazoo to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 807 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,960 $2,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,410 $2,940 $3,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,020 $4,900 $5,980
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,430 $7,840 $9,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,840 $10,780 $13,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,590

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,020–$5,980

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Kalamazoo (origin)

McEnroe Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3173051
MC
120067
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

College Hunks Haulingkzoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3014914
MC
64517
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Byholt INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568646
MC
749182
Based in
Vicksburg, MI 49097 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Terry'S Road Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1181650
MC
470893
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Two Men And A Truckkalamazoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003748
MC
418644
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Mulder'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
270885
MC
28187
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

National Storage Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
709918
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

S And S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2630230
MC
920053
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 128 movers in Kalamazoo

Near Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1418527
MC
536722
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3995684
MC
1500257
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2971580
MC
10382
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
90766
MC
99869
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
971241
MC
814574
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1420733
MC
537474
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4496581
MC
1778259
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513365
MC
1163690
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kalamazoo to Jacksonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,590 for a one-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,980 for a two-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,570 for a three-bedroom and $8,840 to $13,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Kalamazoo?

About 807 road miles (684 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 37 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan into North Carolina 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Kalamazoo to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Kalamazoo–Jacksonville corridor.