Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
About 355 miles inside Florida. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Florida, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Fort Lauderdale, FL covers about 355 miles and is a move within Florida. Full-service movers cost $1,598 – $2,130 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 943 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 355 miles, about 6 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 $1,598 – $2,130. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Florida
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,198 – $1,598 | $863 – $1,150 | $575 – $767 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,438 – $1,917 | $1,035 – $1,380 | $690 – $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,150 – $1,534 | $767 – $1,022 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,837 – $2,449 | $1,323 – $1,764 | $882 – $1,176 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,077 – $2,769 | $1,495 – $1,994 | $997 – $1,329 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,396 – $3,195 | $1,725 – $2,300 | $1,150 – $1,534 |
Transport only, for an estimated 355 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 Fort Lauderdale
355 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,775. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,598 to $2,130, 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 Fort Lauderdale
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 943 people a year (±352) moved from Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville, to Broward County, FL, home to Fort Lauderdale. Going the other way: about 1,433 people a year (±476). Movers from Duval County make up 1.2% of the 79,073 people a year who moved into Broward County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 23,895 ±2,535 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 6,820 ±1,067 |
| Brevard County, FL | 2,453 ±1,767 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,901 ±496 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,379 ±481 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Jacksonville. 30 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.4% of their 49 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 |
| Reads Moving Systems of Florida IncUSDOT 1036149 | Jacksonville · 6 mi | 36 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 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 |
| Vision Moving Systems of Jacksonville IncUSDOT 1682808 | Jacksonville · 5 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fort Lauderdale end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale: American Van Lines Inc (Pompano Beach, 81 trucks), Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC (Pompano Beach, 46 trucks), Blvd Moving LLC (Pompano Beach, 35 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Pompano Beach, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Florida, so Florida rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Florida licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Florida, so your protection on this 355-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 355 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 Fort Lauderdale
A local move inside Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale are Hialeah (about 23 mi), Miami (about 28 mi), Port Saint Lucie (about 95 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 Fort Lauderdale: from Miami, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Orlando, FL.
Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 355 miles cost about $1,198 – $1,598 for a studio, $1,598 – $2,130 for a two-bedroom home and $1,837 – $2,449 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale take?
The drive is about 6 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $767 – $1,022 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,598 – $2,130 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,150 – $1,534.
Is Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Florida, so the move is regulated by Florida rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Florida requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 943 people a year (margin of error ±352) moved from Duval County, which contains Jacksonville, to Broward County, which contains Fort Lauderdale.
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.