Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Jacksonville, FL
About 2,088 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Jacksonville, FL covers about 2,088 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $9,396 – $12,528 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 421 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,088 miles from Arizona to Florida. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $9,396 – $12,528 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,047 – $9,396 | $5,074 – $6,765 | $3,383 – $4,510 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,456 – $11,275 | $6,089 – $8,118 | $4,059 – $5,412 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,396 – $12,528 | $6,765 – $9,020 | $4,510 – $6,013 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,805 – $14,407 | $7,780 – $10,373 | $5,187 – $6,915 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,215 – $16,286 | $8,795 – $11,726 | $5,863 – $7,817 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,094 – $18,792 | $10,148 – $13,530 | $6,765 – $9,020 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,088 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Phoenix to Jacksonville
2,088 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $10,440. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $9,396 to $12,528, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Phoenix to Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 421 people a year (±282) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville. Going the other way: about 202 people a year (±127). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.9% of the 49,529 people a year who moved into Duval County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,255 people a year (±2,344) moving from Arizona to Florida and about 6,929 people a year (±2,734) from Florida to Arizona — a net gain for Florida of about 2,326 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, FL | 3,892 ±982 |
| St. Johns County, FL | 3,041 ±580 |
| Leon County, FL | 1,883 ±680 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,707 ±643 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,459 ±919 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jacksonville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jacksonville: Suddath Workplace Solutions (Jacksonville, 193 trucks), Reads Moving Systems of Florida Inc (Jacksonville, 36 trucks), American Safety Movers Inc (Jacksonville, 30 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville LLC (Jacksonville, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Florida, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Phoenix to Jacksonville
Insist on a survey
Over 2,088 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,088 miles of handling.
Arriving in Jacksonville
A local move inside Jacksonville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jacksonville are Gainesville (about 71 mi), Orlando (about 145 mi), Savannah (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
Also moving to Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Savannah, GA, from Tallahassee, FL.
Phoenix to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,088 miles cost about $7,047 – $9,396 for a studio, $9,396 – $12,528 for a two-bedroom home and $10,805 – $14,407 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Jacksonville take?
The drive is 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,510 – $6,013 for a two-bedroom home, against $9,396 – $12,528 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,765 – $9,020.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Jacksonville?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Jacksonville is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 421 people a year (margin of error ±282) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to Duval County, which contains Jacksonville.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.