Moving from Jackson, MS to Gulfport, 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 Jackson, MS to Gulfport, 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 202 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 Jackson to Gulfport
| 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, Jackson to Gulfport
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 Jackson to Gulfport
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 202 people a year (±136) moved from Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson, to Harrison County, MS, home to Gulfport. Going the other way: about 597 people a year (±343). Movers from Hinds County make up 1.0% of the 20,721 people a year who moved into Harrison County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MS | 3,058 ±924 |
| Hancock County, MS | 908 ±399 |
| Okaloosa County, FL | 625 ±532 |
| Forrest County, MS | 541 ±344 |
| Pearl River County, MS | 438 ±512 |
Licensed movers at each end
10 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Jackson. 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| D & M Mover LLCUSDOT 4153330 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| EZ Packing & Moving ServiceUSDOT 1674861 | Jackson · 6 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Gulfport end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Gulfport: John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC (Gulfport, 166 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Gulfport, 9 trucks), Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage Inc (Gulfport, 9 trucks), Ace Moving & Storage Company Inc (Gulfport, 7 trucks).
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 Jackson to Gulfport
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 Gulfport
A local move inside Gulfport 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 Gulfport are New Orleans (about 76 mi), Mobile (about 77 mi), Baton Rouge (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Baton Rouge, LA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Jackson to Memphis, TN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Jackson to Houston, TX | ~412 mi | $1,854 – $2,472 |
| Jackson to Chicago, IL | ~789 mi | $3,551 – $4,734 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Ann Arbor, MI | ~903 mi | $4,064 – $5,418 |
| Jackson to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,891 mi | $8,510 – $11,346 |
Jackson to Gulfport moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Gulfport?
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 Jackson to Gulfport 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 Jackson to Gulfport?
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 Jackson to Gulfport 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 Jackson to Gulfport each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 202 people a year (margin of error ±136) moved from Hinds County, which contains Jackson, to Harrison County, which contains Gulfport.
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.