Jacksonville, NC

Roswell, NM → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Roswell to Jacksonville

About 1,831 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,100–$9,070, delivery in 5–10 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 1,831 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,100–$9,0702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,831 miles (1,552 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Roswell

Moving from Roswell to Jacksonville is a cross-country move of roughly 1,831 road miles, heading east from New Mexico to North Carolina.

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 $6,100 to $9,070 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 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Roswell side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 59 around Jacksonville (31 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.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Jacksonville about 74,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,629 and 1,490 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 1,831 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,440 $2,970 $3,630
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,660 $4,460 $5,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,100 $7,440 $9,070
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,760 $11,900 $14,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,420 $16,360 $19,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,710

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

Portable container

$2,650–$3,900

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

Full-service mover

$6,100–$9,070

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902777
MC
425010
Based in
Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Villanueva Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
824178
MC
488455
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Southeast Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3509272
MC
1342992
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ray Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4566387
MC
1815748
Based in
Artesia, NM 88210 (45 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

R E N Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2434052
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Black Lake Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3573237
MC
1204365
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2021

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1418527
MC
536722
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3995684
MC
1500257
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2971580
MC
10382
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
90766
MC
99869
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
971241
MC
814574
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1420733
MC
537474
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4496581
MC
1778259
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513365
MC
1163690
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,440 for a one-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,070 for a two-bedroom, $9,760 to $14,520 for a three-bedroom and $13,420 to $19,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Roswell?

About 1,831 road miles (1,552 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 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 New Mexico into North Carolina 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 Roswell to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,900. 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 Roswell–Jacksonville corridor.