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Seattle, WA → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Seattle to Jacksonville

About 2,905 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,570–$12,740, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,037 carriers on the Seattle side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 2,905 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,570–$12,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,905 miles (2,462 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,037 (440 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Seattle

Jacksonville sits about 2,905 miles east of Seattle, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to North Carolina 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 $8,570 to $12,740 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Seattle side there are 1,037 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (440 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.

Seattle has a population of about 784,777 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Seattle is considerably denser (8,795 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Seattle to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,905 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,430 $4,180 $5,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,710 $16,710 $20,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,840 $22,980 $28,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,030–$5,700

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

Portable container

$3,610–$5,310

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

Full-service mover

$8,570–$12,740

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 Seattle (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (509) 710-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC

USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (206) 763-5887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (206) 286-5606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 365-4454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmsb LLC

USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (206) 246-9500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,430 to $5,100 for a studio, $5,140 to $7,650 for a one-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,740 for a two-bedroom, $13,710 to $20,390 for a three-bedroom and $18,840 to $28,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Seattle?

About 2,905 road miles (2,462 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Washington 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 Seattle to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,030 to $5,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,610 to $5,310. 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 Seattle–Jacksonville corridor.