Bellavance Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 86320
- MC
- 116362
- Based in
- Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 116 trucks, 96 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Montpelier, VT → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,278 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,500–$8,180, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 745 in Jacksonville.
Moving from Montpelier to Jacksonville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,278 road miles, heading southwest from Vermont to Florida.
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 $5,500 to $8,180 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 22 h 44 min.
On the Montpelier side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 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.
Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Jacksonville is the denser city (1,271 people per square mile versus 803 in Montpelier), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,020 | $4,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,500 | $6,710 | $8,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,800 | $10,730 | $13,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,100 | $14,750 | $18,000 |
$1,760–$2,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,500–$8,180
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Montpelier, VT → Jacksonville, FL. 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 $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,500 to $8,180 for a two-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,090 for a three-bedroom and $12,100 to $18,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,278 road miles (1,083 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 44 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Vermont 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Montpelier–Jacksonville corridor.