Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Houston, TX
About 957 miles across a state line, from Florida into Texas, 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 Houston, TX covers about 957 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,307 – $5,742 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 364 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 957 miles between Florida and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,307 – $5,742 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Jacksonville to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,230 – $4,307 | $2,326 – $3,101 | $1,550 – $2,067 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,876 – $5,168 | $2,791 – $3,721 | $1,860 – $2,481 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,307 – $5,742 | $3,101 – $4,134 | $2,067 – $2,756 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,952 – $6,603 | $3,566 – $4,754 | $2,377 – $3,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,598 – $7,465 | $4,031 – $5,375 | $2,687 – $3,583 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,460 – $8,613 | $4,651 – $6,201 | $3,101 – $4,134 |
Transport only, for an estimated 957 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 Houston
957 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,785. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,307 to $5,742, 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 Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 364 people a year (±282) moved from Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 275 people a year (±173). Movers from Duval County make up 0.2% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 52,219 people a year (±8,571) moving from Florida to Texas and about 45,259 people a year (±12,219) from Texas to Florida — a net gain for Texas of about 6,960 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 |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
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 Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into Texas, 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 Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 957 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston 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 Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 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 Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Jacksonville to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jacksonville to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 957 miles cost about $3,230 – $4,307 for a studio, $4,307 – $5,742 for a two-bedroom home and $4,952 – $6,603 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jacksonville to Houston take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jacksonville to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,067 – $2,756 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,307 – $5,742 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,101 – $4,134.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jacksonville to Houston?
Yes. Jacksonville is in Florida and Houston is in Texas, 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 Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 364 people a year (margin of error ±282) moved from Duval County, which contains Jacksonville, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.