Moving from Mississippito Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Miami 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.
Jackson to Miami, 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 Mississippi and Florida.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Florida
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 Mississippi to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 11 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport to Tallahassee | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Jackson to Tallahassee | ~433 mi | 3–7 days | $1,949 – $2,598 | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| Gulfport to Gainesville | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
| Gulfport to Saint Petersburg | ~500 mi | 3–7 days | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Gulfport to Tampa | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Gulfport to Jacksonville | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Gulfport to Orlando | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
| Jackson to Gainesville | ~581 mi | 3–7 days | $2,615 – $3,486 | $3,007 – $4,009 |
| Gulfport to Cape Coral | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
| Jackson to Jacksonville | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| Jackson to Saint Petersburg | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Jackson to Tampa | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Gulfport to Port Saint Lucie | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Jackson to Orlando | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Gulfport to Fort Lauderdale | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Gulfport to Hialeah | ~722 mi | 3–7 days | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
| Gulfport to Miami | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Jackson to Cape Coral | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Jackson to Fort Lauderdale | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| Jackson to Hialeah | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Jackson to Miami | ~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 Mississippi
53 household-goods carriers in Mississippi are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- John Fayard Moving & Warehousing Llc, Gulfport · USDOT 1043597 · 166 trucks
- Morgan Van Lines Inc, Booneville · USDOT 151057 · 81 trucks
- Long'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Pascagoula · USDOT 243834 · 12 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Gulfport · USDOT 2362630 · 9 trucks
- Jordan Transfer Company Inc, West Point · USDOT 87835 · 9 trucks
At the Florida end
2,045 household-goods carriers are based in Florida — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Miami 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 Mississippi
Mississippi to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Miami, 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 Mississippi and Florida, distances run from 334 to 878 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Florida take?
Jackson to Miami 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 Mississippi to Florida?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Mississippi into Florida 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 Mississippi to Florida?
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.