Memphis, TN → Jacksonville, NC · Long-distance move
About 841 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 59 in Jacksonville.
The route from Memphis, TN to Jacksonville, NC covers roughly 841 miles by road, a east-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 $4,060 to $6,040 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 15 h 12 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 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.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Memphis is considerably denser (2,132 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. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,970 | $3,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,490 | $7,920 | $9,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,930 | $10,890 | $13,290 |
$1,160–$1,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,060–$6,040
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.
Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC
Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC
Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC
Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a two-bedroom, $6,490 to $9,660 for a three-bedroom and $8,930 to $13,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 841 road miles (712 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 12 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 Tennessee 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 Memphis–Jacksonville corridor.