Philadelphia, PA → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move
About 900 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,420–$6,570, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 745 in Jacksonville.
Moving from Philadelphia to Jacksonville is a long-distance move of roughly 900 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania 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 $4,420 to $6,570 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 16 h 13 min.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 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.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Jacksonville about 1 million. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,070 | $8,620 | $10,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,720 | $11,850 | $14,460 |
$1,220–$1,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,820–$2,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,420–$6,570
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: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
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 $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,940 for a one-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,570 for a two-bedroom, $7,070 to $10,520 for a three-bedroom and $9,720 to $14,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 900 road miles (763 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 13 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 Pennsylvania 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 $1,220 to $1,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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 Philadelphia–Jacksonville corridor.