Moving from Floridato Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Jackson it is about 878 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 334 to 878 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Jackson, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Florida and Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Florida to Mississippi
At about 878 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,951 – $5,268 for a two-bedroom home and $4,544 – $6,058 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,845 – $3,793; a freight trailer is $1,896 – $2,529.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,963 – $3,951 | $2,134 – $2,845 | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,556 – $4,741 | $2,560 – $3,414 | $1,707 – $2,276 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,951 – $5,268 | $2,845 – $3,793 | $1,896 – $2,529 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,544 – $6,058 | $3,271 – $4,362 | $2,181 – $2,908 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,136 – $6,848 | $3,698 – $4,931 | $2,465 – $3,287 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,927 – $7,902 | $4,267 – $5,689 | $2,845 – $3,793 |
Transport only, for an estimated 878 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.
City-to-city routes from Florida to Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Gulfport | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Tallahassee to Jackson | ~433 mi | 3–7 days | $1,949 – $2,598 | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| Gainesville to Gulfport | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
| Saint Petersburg to Gulfport | ~500 mi | 3–7 days | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Tampa to Gulfport | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Jacksonville to Gulfport | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Orlando to Gulfport | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
| Gainesville to Jackson | ~581 mi | 3–7 days | $2,615 – $3,486 | $3,007 – $4,009 |
| Cape Coral to Gulfport | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
| Jacksonville to Jackson | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| Saint Petersburg to Jackson | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Tampa to Jackson | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Gulfport | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Orlando to Jackson | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Gulfport | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Hialeah to Gulfport | ~722 mi | 3–7 days | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
| Cape Coral to Jackson | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Miami to Gulfport | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Jackson | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Jackson | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| Hialeah to Jackson | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Miami to Jackson | ~878 mi | 3–7 days | $3,951 – $5,268 | $4,544 – $6,058 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 878 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Mississippi end
53 household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Jackson runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,951 – $5,268 | $4,939 – $6,585 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,544 – $6,058 | $5,680 – $7,573 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Jackson, the distance is about 878 miles. From our model that is $3,951 – $5,268 for a two-bedroom home and $4,544 – $6,058 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,845 – $3,793 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,896 – $2,529. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Florida and Mississippi, distances run from 334 to 878 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Mississippi take?
Miami to Jackson is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Mississippi?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,896 – $2,529 for a two-bedroom home over 878 miles against $3,951 – $5,268 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,680 – $7,573 rather than $4,544 – $6,058.