Moving from Gulfport, MS to Jackson, MS
About 173 miles inside Mississippi. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Mississippi, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Gulfport, MS to Jackson, MS covers about 173 miles and is a move within Mississippi. Full-service movers cost $779 – $1,038 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 597 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 173 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 $779 – $1,038. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Mississippi
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Gulfport to Jackson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $584 – $779 | $420 – $561 | $280 – $374 |
| 1 bedroom | $701 – $934 | $504 – $673 | $336 – $448 |
| 2 bedrooms | $779 – $1,038 | $561 – $747 | $374 – $498 |
| 3 bedrooms | $895 – $1,194 | $645 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,012 – $1,349 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,168 – $1,557 | $841 – $1,121 | $561 – $747 |
Transport only, for an estimated 173 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, Gulfport to Jackson
173 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $865. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $779 to $1,038, 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 Gulfport to Jackson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 597 people a year (±343) moved from Harrison County, MS, home to Gulfport, to Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson. Going the other way: about 202 people a year (±136). Movers from Harrison County make up 4.7% of the 12,794 people a year who moved into Hinds County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MS | 986 ±374 |
| Hinds County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 586 ±753 |
| Stone County, MS | 340 ±230 |
| Rankin County, MS | 320 ±257 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Madison County, MS | 1,987 ±534 |
| Rankin County, MS | 1,389 ±512 |
| Harrison County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 493 ±574 |
| Yazoo County, MS | 490 ±351 |
Licensed movers at each end
15 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Gulfport. 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.6% of their 121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCUSDOT 1043597 | Gulfport · 8 mi | 166 trucks | 235 | 30.3% of 109 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2362630 | Gulfport · 1 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 87824 | Gulfport · 4 mi | 9 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Ace Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 173885 | Gulfport · 1 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Households Intrastate MsUSDOT 1170545 | Guflport · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
| F & S Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 87821 | Ocean Springs · 19 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jackson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jackson: Affordable Movers LLC (Jackson, 2 trucks), Atob Relocations LLC (Ridgeland, 2 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Madison, 2 trucks), D & M Mover LLC (Jackson, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Mississippi, so Mississippi rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Mississippi licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Mississippi, so your protection on this 173-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Gulfport to Jackson
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 173 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 Jackson
A local move inside Jackson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jackson are Baton Rouge (about 164 mi), Gulfport (about 173 mi), New Orleans (about 189 mi).
Other routes from Gulfport
All routes from Gulfport, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport to Mobile, AL | ~77 mi | $435 – $705 |
| Gulfport to Houston, TX | ~440 mi | $1,980 – $2,640 |
Also moving to Jackson: from Baton Rouge, LA, from New Orleans, LA, from Mobile, AL, from Memphis, TN.
Gulfport to Jackson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Gulfport to Jackson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 173 miles cost about $584 – $779 for a studio, $779 – $1,038 for a two-bedroom home and $895 – $1,194 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Gulfport to Jackson 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 Gulfport to Jackson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $374 – $498 for a two-bedroom home, against $779 – $1,038 with full-service movers; a moving container is $561 – $747.
Is Gulfport to Jackson an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Mississippi, so the move is regulated by Mississippi rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Mississippi requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Gulfport to Jackson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 597 people a year (margin of error ±343) moved from Harrison County, which contains Gulfport, to Hinds County, which contains Jackson.
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.