Santa Rosa, CA → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Rosa to Jacksonville

About 2,952 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,050–$13,470, delivery in 7–14 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 59 in Jacksonville.

2,952 miroad distance
51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,050–$13,4702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Rosa, California
To: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 2,952 miles (2,502 straight-line)
Drive time: 51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Santa Rosa

The route from Santa Rosa, CA to Jacksonville, NC covers roughly 2,952 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $9,050 to $13,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Rosa side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Santa Rosa is considerably denser (4,191 people per square mile versus 1,490), 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 North Carolina than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Rosa to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,952 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,620	$4,420	$5,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,430	$6,620	$8,080
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,050	$11,040	$13,470
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,480	$17,660	$21,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,910	$24,290	$29,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,080–$5,760

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

Portable container

$3,650–$5,370

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

Full-service mover

$9,050–$13,470

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 Santa Rosa (origin)

Atech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1047145
MC: 437810
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 178 trucks, 229 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (707) 526-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Skikos INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2503797
MC: 867907
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (707) 575-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atech Warehousing & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 572472
MC: 278982
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (707) 526-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fresh Start Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4466174
MC: 1762013
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (707) 490-4099 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Non Stop Towing Reliance Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Non Stop Towing INC

USDOT: 3029605
Based in: Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (707) 584-7568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celis Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2594954
MC: 921948
Based in: Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 934-5590 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1803378
MC: 679758
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (707) 528-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redwood Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3654349
MC: 1260854
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (707) 545-2001 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 88 movers in Santa Rosa

Near Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

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

Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

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

Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

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

Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

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

Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Jacksonville accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Rosa to Jacksonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,620 to $5,390 for a studio, $5,430 to $8,080 for a one-bedroom, $9,050 to $13,470 for a two-bedroom, $14,480 to $21,550 for a three-bedroom and $19,910 to $29,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Santa Rosa?

About 2,952 road miles (2,502 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Santa Rosa to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,080 to $5,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,650 to $5,370. 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 Santa Rosa–Jacksonville corridor.