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West Palm Beach, FL → Jackson, MS · Long-distance move

Movers from West Palm Beach to Jackson

About 847 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,030–$6,000, delivery in 2–5 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 173 in Jackson.

  • 847 miroad distance
  • 15 h 18 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,030–$6,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 847 miles (718 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 18 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination
173 (113 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → West Palm Beach

Jackson sits about 847 miles northwest of West Palm Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Mississippi that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,030 to $6,000 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 15 h 18 min.

On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Jackson about 141,196. West Palm Beach is considerably denser (2,182 people per square mile versus 1,376), 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 Mississippi than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Mississippi does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from West Palm Beach to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 847 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,970 $2,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,030 $4,920 $6,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,450 $7,870 $9,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,870 $10,820 $13,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,650

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$4,030–$6,000

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

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Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Jackson, MS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 West Palm Beach (origin)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Near Jackson (destination)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2068379
MC
723111
Based in
Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (601) 487-4853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
749588
MC
339564
Based in
Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (800) 925-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
327397
MC
1099753
Based in
Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4130332
MC
1581497
Based in
Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (479) 236-2820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allegiance LLC

USDOT
913816
MC
395598
Based in
Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (601) 853-9644 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816501
MC
1033161
Based in
Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (470) 252-2002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC

USDOT
4109408
MC
1670838
Based in
Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (504) 298-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3469769
MC
1161870
Based in
Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 556-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Palm Beach to Jackson?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,600 for a one-bedroom, $4,030 to $6,000 for a two-bedroom, $6,450 to $9,600 for a three-bedroom and $8,870 to $13,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from West Palm Beach?

About 847 road miles (718 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Mississippi 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 West Palm Beach to Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 West Palm Beach–Jackson corridor.