Moving from Florida to 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 (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~878 miMiami → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,951+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 3,023 people moved from Florida to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,163), and about 4,724 went the other way. Between Miami and Jackson it is about 878 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,951 – $5,268 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,023 people a year (±1,163), against about 4,724 (±3,591) from Mississippi to Florida, so Mississippi loses about 1,701 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 7th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County | Harrison County | 625 ±532 |
| Okaloosa County | Jackson County | 277 ±250 |
| Hardee County | Chickasaw County | 246 ±304* |
| St. Johns County | Harrison County | 237 ±308* |
| Hillsborough County | Marshall County | 138 ±199* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Florida into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
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, about $2,845 – $3,793, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,023 people (±1,163) moved from Florida to Mississippi that year, against about 4,724 (±3,591) from Mississippi to Florida. That makes Florida the 7th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.