Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Columbia, SC
About 299 miles across a state line, from Florida into South Carolina, 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 Jacksonville, FL to Columbia, SC covers about 299 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,346 – $1,794 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 110 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 299 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,346 – $1,794. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jacksonville to Columbia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,009 – $1,346 | $727 – $969 | $484 – $646 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,211 – $1,615 | $872 – $1,163 | $581 – $775 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,346 – $1,794 | $969 – $1,292 | $646 – $861 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,547 – $2,063 | $1,114 – $1,485 | $743 – $990 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,749 – $2,332 | $1,259 – $1,679 | $840 – $1,119 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,018 – $2,691 | $1,453 – $1,938 | $969 – $1,292 |
Transport only, for an estimated 299 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, Jacksonville to Columbia
299 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,495. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,346 to $1,794, 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 Jacksonville to Columbia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 110 people a year (±69) moved from Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville, to Richland County, SC, home to Columbia. Going the other way: about 100 people a year (±108). Movers from Duval County make up 0.2% of the 51,293 people a year who moved into Richland County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 17,992 people a year (±3,862) moving from Florida to South Carolina and about 9,304 people a year (±2,219) from South Carolina to Florida — a net gain for South Carolina of about 8,688 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, FL | 6,121 ±1,155 |
| St. Johns County, FL | 4,911 ±1,645 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,491 ±493 |
| Alachua County, FL | 1,430 ±526 |
| Escambia County, FL | 1,230 ±531 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 7,157 ±1,421 |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 1,665 ±719 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,599 ±1,099 |
| Greenville County, SC | 1,336 ±336 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 1,312 ±1,541 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jacksonville (125 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 23 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.9% of their 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Workplace SolutionsUSDOT 3527089 | Jacksonville · 3 mi | 193 trucks | 10 | 25.0% of 4 |
| American Safety Movers IncUSDOT 1150728 | Jacksonville · 5 mi | 30 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville LLCUSDOT 1892086 | Jacksonville · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 4 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3921532 | Jacksonville · 9 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Conser Moving and Storage of Jacksonville LLCUSDOT 2341993 | Jacksonville · 15 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Suddath Moving and LogisticsUSDOT 41841 | Jacksonville · 3 mi | 9 trucks | 2 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Columbia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbia: Gamecock Moving LLC (West Columbia, 9 trucks), Movemart Relocation Inc (Columbia, 8 trucks), College Hunks Moving (Columbia, 5 trucks), Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC (Columbia, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into South Carolina, 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 Jacksonville to Columbia
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 299 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Columbia
A local move inside Columbia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Columbia are Augusta (about 76 mi), Charlotte (about 100 mi), Greenville (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Jacksonville
All routes from Jacksonville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Gainesville, FL | ~71 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Jacksonville to Orlando, FL | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Jacksonville to Savannah, GA | ~146 mi | $657 – $876 |
| Jacksonville to Tallahassee, FL | ~183 mi | $824 – $1,098 |
| Jacksonville to Tampa, FL | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Jacksonville to Augusta, GA | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Jacksonville to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~261 mi | $1,175 – $1,566 |
Also moving to Columbia: from Augusta, GA, from Charlotte, NC, from Greenville, SC, from Charleston, SC.
Jacksonville to Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jacksonville to Columbia, SC?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 299 miles cost about $1,009 – $1,346 for a studio, $1,346 – $1,794 for a two-bedroom home and $1,547 – $2,063 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jacksonville to Columbia, SC take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jacksonville to Columbia, SC?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $646 – $861 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,346 – $1,794 with full-service movers; a moving container is $969 – $1,292.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jacksonville to Columbia, SC?
Yes. Jacksonville is in Florida and Columbia is in South Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 57 listed movers within 30 miles of Jacksonville hold it.
How many people move from Jacksonville to Columbia, SC each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 110 people a year (margin of error ±69) moved from Duval County, which contains Jacksonville, to Richland County, which contains Columbia.
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.