Nashville, TN → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Nashville to Jacksonville

About 591 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 745 in Jacksonville.

591 miroad distance
10 h 53 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,550–$5,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Nashville, Tennessee
To: Jacksonville, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 591 miles (500 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 53 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination: 745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Nashville

The route from Nashville, TN to Jacksonville, FL covers roughly 591 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,550 to $5,290 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 10 h 53 min.

On the Nashville side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (295 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.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and Jacksonville about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (1,449 and 1,271 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Nashville to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 591 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,420	$1,730	$2,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,130	$2,600	$3,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,550	$4,330	$5,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,690	$6,930	$8,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,820	$9,540	$11,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$910–$1,280

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

Portable container

$1,550–$2,280

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

Full-service mover

$3,550–$5,290

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Nashville (origin)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4181567
MC: 1610059
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (615) 403-5727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3747575
MC: 1329062
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 482-2886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2302632
MC: 786115
Based in: Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 656-0070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Temperature Controlled Express INC

USDOT: 716474
MC: 329638
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (615) 331-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4410773
MC: 1781133
Based in: Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (615) 762-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100712
MC: 837656
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (615) 549-8030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2308372
MC: 823165
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 916-0405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2974237
MC: 10556
Based in: Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (484) 810-0000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Nashville

Near Jacksonville (destination)

Customized Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC

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

Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Workplace Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC

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

Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aqua Gulf Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC

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

Call (800) 745-1225 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Coast Imdl Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC

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

Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (904) 337-0389 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (866) 237-9004 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (904) 374-6517 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (904) 328-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 745 movers in Jacksonville

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Jacksonville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,460 for a three-bedroom and $7,820 to $11,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Nashville?

About 591 road miles (500 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 53 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 Tennessee 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 Nashville to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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 Nashville–Jacksonville corridor.