Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Winston-Salem, NC
About 475 miles across a state line, from Florida into North 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 Winston-Salem, NC covers about 475 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,138 – $2,850 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 100 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 475 miles between Florida and North Carolina, 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 $2,138 – $2,850 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Jacksonville to Winston-Salem
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,603 – $2,138 | $1,154 – $1,539 | $770 – $1,026 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,924 – $2,565 | $1,385 – $1,847 | $923 – $1,231 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,138 – $2,850 | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,026 – $1,368 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,458 – $3,278 | $1,770 – $2,360 | $1,180 – $1,573 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,779 – $3,705 | $2,001 – $2,668 | $1,334 – $1,778 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,206 – $4,275 | $2,309 – $3,078 | $1,539 – $2,052 |
Transport only, for an estimated 475 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 Winston-Salem
475 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,375. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,138 to $2,850, 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 Winston-Salem
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 100 people a year (±61) moved from Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville, to Forsyth County, NC, home to Winston-Salem. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Duval County make up 0.5% of the 21,734 people a year who moved into Forsyth County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 33,591 people a year (±4,724) moving from Florida to North Carolina and about 25,865 people a year (±5,677) from North Carolina to Florida — a net gain for North Carolina of about 7,726 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 |
|---|---|
| Guilford County, NC | 2,311 ±569 |
| Davidson County, NC | 1,172 ±311 |
| Wake County, NC | 845 ±270 |
| Durham County, NC | 801 ±322 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 715 ±252 |
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 Winston-Salem end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Winston-Salem: MBM Moving Systems (Greensboro, 16 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Greensboro, 13 trucks), Luxury Movers (Winston-Salem, 7 trucks), American Moving and Hauling Inc (Winston-Salem, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into North 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 Winston-Salem
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 475 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Winston-Salem
A local move inside Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem are Greensboro (about 31 mi), Charlotte (about 80 mi), Chapel Hill (about 81 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 Winston-Salem: from Greensboro, NC, from Charlotte, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Durham, NC.
Jacksonville to Winston-Salem moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jacksonville to Winston-Salem?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 475 miles cost about $1,603 – $2,138 for a studio, $2,138 – $2,850 for a two-bedroom home and $2,458 – $3,278 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jacksonville to Winston-Salem take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Winston-Salem?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,026 – $1,368 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,138 – $2,850 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,539 – $2,052.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jacksonville to Winston-Salem?
Yes. Jacksonville is in Florida and Winston-Salem is in North 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 Winston-Salem each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 100 people a year (margin of error ±61) moved from Duval County, which contains Jacksonville, to Forsyth County, which contains Winston-Salem.
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.