Richmond, VA → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move
About 651 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 745 in Jacksonville.
Moving from Richmond to Jacksonville is a long-distance move of roughly 651 road miles, heading southwest from Virginia 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 $3,890 to $5,790 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 11 h 55 min.
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Richmond is considerably denser (3,783 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 | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,850 | $3,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,740 | $5,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,220 | $7,590 | $9,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,550 | $10,430 | $12,730 |
$970–$1,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,600–$2,350
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,890–$5,790
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: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC
Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
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 $1,560 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,470 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a two-bedroom, $6,220 to $9,260 for a three-bedroom and $8,550 to $12,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 651 road miles (552 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 55 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 Virginia 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 $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Richmond–Jacksonville corridor.