Newton, MA → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,193 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,660–$8,420, delivery in 3–7 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 745 in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville sits about 1,193 miles southwest of Newton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,660 to $8,420 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 21 h 16 min.
On the Newton side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (267 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.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Newton is considerably denser (4,988 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $2,270 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,910 | $8,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,060 | $11,050 | $13,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,460 | $15,190 | $18,530 |
$1,680–$2,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,660–$8,420
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: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC
Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC
Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,660 to $8,420 for a two-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,480 for a three-bedroom and $12,460 to $18,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,193 road miles (1,011 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 16 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 Massachusetts 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 $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,070. 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 Newton–Jacksonville corridor.