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Prescott, AZ → Jacksonville, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Prescott to Jacksonville

About 2,138 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,010–$10,430, delivery in 5–10 days, 32 carriers on the Prescott side and 745 in Jacksonville.

  • 2,138 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,010–$10,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,138 miles (1,812 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
32 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Prescott

Jacksonville sits about 2,138 miles east of Prescott, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,010 to $10,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Prescott side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Prescott has a population of about 47,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Jacksonville is the denser city (1,271 people per square mile versus 931 in Prescott), 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.

Cost of moving from Prescott to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,138 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,800 $3,420 $4,170
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,200 $5,130 $6,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,010 $8,550 $10,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,210 $13,670 $16,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,420 $18,800 $22,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,950–$4,160

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

Portable container

$2,930–$4,310

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

Full-service mover

$7,010–$10,430

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Prescott (origin)

Bunker Sawmill LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
687189
MC
319210
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (928) 445-2374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Overall Moving Az

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4322387
MC
1686812
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (928) 277-5822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingon LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3244801
MC
1130380
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 910-6235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Run And See Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC

USDOT
3310584
MC
1051514
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 848-5561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cts

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC

USDOT
3338136
MC
1064964
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (626) 557-5934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moore Reliable Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9230429
MC
56867896
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (480) 768-8824 Route Verify on FMCSA

McWhites North American

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC

USDOT
533395
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (928) 772-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank & Jesse James Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC

USDOT
1900966
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (928) 445-5688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Prescott

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,170 for a studio, $4,200 to $6,260 for a one-bedroom, $7,010 to $10,430 for a two-bedroom, $11,210 to $16,680 for a three-bedroom and $15,420 to $22,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Prescott?

About 2,138 road miles (1,812 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 Prescott to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,950 to $4,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,930 to $4,310. 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 Prescott–Jacksonville corridor.