Moving from Savannah, GA to Jacksonville, FL
About 146 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Florida, 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 Savannah, GA to Jacksonville, FL covers about 146 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $657 – $876 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 238 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 146 miles, about 3 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 $657 – $876. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Savannah to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $493 – $657 | $355 – $473 | $237 – $315 |
| 1 bedroom | $591 – $788 | $426 – $568 | $284 – $378 |
| 2 bedrooms | $657 – $876 | $473 – $631 | $315 – $420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $756 – $1,007 | $544 – $725 | $363 – $484 |
| 4 bedrooms | $854 – $1,139 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $547 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $986 – $1,314 | $710 – $946 | $473 – $631 |
Transport only, for an estimated 146 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, Savannah to Jacksonville
146 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $730. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $657 to $876, 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 Savannah to Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 238 people a year (±221) moved from Chatham County, GA, home to Savannah, to Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville. Going the other way: about 134 people a year (±77). Movers from Chatham County make up 0.5% of the 49,529 people a year who moved into Duval County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 34,388 people a year (±6,124) moving from Georgia to Florida and about 52,371 people a year (±8,290) from Florida to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 17,983 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bryan County, GA | 1,455 ±667 |
| Effingham County, GA | 1,113 ±509 |
| Fulton County, GA | 1,010 ±677 |
| Bulloch County, GA | 929 ±321 |
| Bibb County, GA | 897 ±393 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, FL | 3,892 ±982 |
| St. Johns County, FL | 3,041 ±580 |
| Leon County, FL | 1,883 ±680 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,707 ±643 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,459 ±919 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Savannah (35 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 9 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.1% of their 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 261996 | Savannah · 6 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Advance Relocation and Storage Systems IncUSDOT 816659 | Hardeeville · 12 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Fountain Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 29659 | Savannah · 6 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| American Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 1761669 | Savannah · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 1 | — |
| Hammock Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 214164 | Savannah · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 5 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Hilton HeadUSDOT 1324088 | Bluffton · 15 mi | 4 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jacksonville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jacksonville: Suddath Workplace Solutions (Jacksonville, 193 trucks), Reads Moving Systems of Florida Inc (Jacksonville, 36 trucks), American Safety Movers Inc (Jacksonville, 30 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville LLC (Jacksonville, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Florida, 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 Savannah to Jacksonville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 146 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 Jacksonville
A local move inside Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville are Gainesville (about 71 mi), Orlando (about 145 mi), Savannah (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Savannah
All routes from Savannah, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah to Charleston, SC | ~97 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Savannah to Columbia, SC | ~155 mi | $698 – $930 |
| Savannah to Charlotte, NC | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Savannah to Columbus, GA | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Savannah to Atlanta, GA | ~261 mi | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| Savannah to Orlando, FL | ~286 mi | $1,287 – $1,716 |
| Savannah to Tampa, FL | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Savannah to Chicago, IL | ~894 mi | $4,023 – $5,364 |
Also moving to Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Tallahassee, FL, from Tampa, FL.
Savannah to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 146 miles cost about $493 – $657 for a studio, $657 – $876 for a two-bedroom home and $756 – $1,007 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Savannah to Jacksonville take?
The drive is about 3 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 Savannah to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $315 – $420 for a two-bedroom home, against $657 – $876 with full-service movers; a moving container is $473 – $631.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Savannah to Jacksonville?
Yes. Savannah is in Georgia and Jacksonville is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Savannah hold it.
How many people move from Savannah to Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 238 people a year (margin of error ±221) moved from Chatham County, which contains Savannah, to Duval County, which contains Jacksonville.
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.