Jacksonville, FL

Marquette, MI → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Marquette to Jacksonville

About 1,371 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,520–$8,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 745 in Jacksonville.

  • 1,371 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,520–$8,2102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,371 miles (1,162 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Marquette

The route from Marquette, MI to Jacksonville, FL covers roughly 1,371 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,520 to $8,210 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 745 around Jacksonville (398 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.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Marquette is considerably denser (1,820 people per square mile versus 1,271), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 1,371 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,210 $2,690 $3,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,310 $4,040 $4,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,520 $6,730 $8,210
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,820 $10,760 $13,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,130 $14,800 $18,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,840

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

Portable container

$2,240–$3,300

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

Full-service mover

$5,520–$8,210

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 Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392011
MC
857985
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4085603
MC
1685414
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1130072
MC
744939
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4286379
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2025650
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2365129
MC
810871
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3142496
MC
100236
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1898154
MC
682383
Based in
Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 14 movers in Marquette

Near Jacksonville (destination)

Customized Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1938017
MC
691357
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
244 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Suddath Workplace Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527089
MC
1172814
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
193 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Aqua Gulf Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
860442
MC
335087
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
121 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

North Coast Imdl Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
304746
MC
177875
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Fr8 Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2407155
MC
828211
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Rms Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1872248
MC
676209
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Yk Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087173
MC
728376
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

1st Coast Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
794760
MC
551868
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 745 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,210 for a two-bedroom, $8,820 to $13,130 for a three-bedroom and $12,130 to $18,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Marquette?

About 1,371 road miles (1,162 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan into Florida 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 Marquette to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,300. 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 Marquette–Jacksonville corridor.