Kent, WA → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Kent to Jacksonville

About 2,896 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,550–$12,720, delivery in 7–14 days, 646 carriers on the Kent side and 59 in Jacksonville.

2,896 miroad distance
50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,550–$12,7202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kent, Washington
To: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 2,896 miles (2,454 straight-line)
Drive time: 50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 646 (317 interstate)
Movers at destination: 59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Kent

Moving from Kent to Jacksonville is a cross-country move of roughly 2,896 road miles, heading east from Washington 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 $8,550 to $12,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Kent side there are 646 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (317 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.

Kent has a population of about 134,871 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Kent is considerably denser (4,041 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. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Kent to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,896 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,420	$4,170	$5,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,130	$6,260	$7,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,550	$10,430	$12,720
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,680	$16,680	$20,350
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$18,810	$22,940	$27,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,030–$5,680

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

Portable container

$3,600–$5,300

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

Full-service mover

$8,550–$12,720

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Kent (origin)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1486505
MC: 559877
Based in: Pacific, WA 98047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (253) 733-5718 Route Verify on FMCSA

Costco Wholesale

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Costco Wholesale Corporation

USDOT: 589006
MC: 1778380
Based in: Issaquah, WA 98027 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,436 trucks, 2,612 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (425) 313-6275 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2044027
MC: 716626
Based in: Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (253) 518-8940 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 340091
MC: 1099756
Based in: Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (206) 721-5796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Seattle Port Consolidators INC

USDOT: 193828
MC: 148396
Based in: Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (206) 682-8946 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blt Transport INC

USDOT: 2034807
MC: 714315
Based in: Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (253) 236-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: American Fast Freight INC

USDOT: 340754
MC: 207555
Based in: Fife, WA 98424 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (253) 888-6392 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3664442
MC: 75702336
Based in: Bellevue, WA 98006 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 646 movers in Kent

Near Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

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

Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

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

Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

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

Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

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

Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,420 to $5,090 for a studio, $5,130 to $7,630 for a one-bedroom, $8,550 to $12,720 for a two-bedroom, $13,680 to $20,350 for a three-bedroom and $18,810 to $27,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Kent?

About 2,896 road miles (2,454 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 Kent to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,030 to $5,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,600 to $5,300. 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 Kent–Jacksonville corridor.