Moving from Jackson, MS to Port Saint Lucie, FL
About 795 miles across a state line, from Mississippi 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 Jackson, MS to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers about 795 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,578 – $4,770 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 795 miles between Mississippi and Florida, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,578 – $4,770 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Port Saint Lucie
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,683 – $3,578 | $1,932 – $2,576 | $1,288 – $1,717 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,220 – $4,293 | $2,318 – $3,091 | $1,545 – $2,061 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,578 – $4,770 | $2,576 – $3,434 | $1,717 – $2,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,114 – $5,485 | $2,962 – $3,950 | $1,975 – $2,633 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,651 – $6,201 | $3,349 – $4,465 | $2,232 – $2,976 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,366 – $7,155 | $3,864 – $5,152 | $2,576 – $3,434 |
Transport only, for an estimated 795 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 Port Saint Lucie
795 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,975. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,578 to $4,770, 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 Port Saint Lucie
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Hinds County, MS to St. Lucie County, FL, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Hinds County mostly go to the counties listed below. The reverse trip does register: about 52 people a year (±76). The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,724 people a year (±3,591) moving from Mississippi to Florida and about 3,023 people a year (±1,163) from Florida to Mississippi — a net gain for Florida of about 1,701 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County, FL | 3,254 ±1,068 |
| Martin County, FL | 1,827 ±585 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1,456 ±688 |
| Broward County, FL | 1,391 ±630 |
| Polk County, FL | 1,268 ±530 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 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 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Port Saint Lucie end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Port Saint Lucie: A-1 Moving & Storage Comapny (Jupiter, 10 trucks), Seal Van Lines Inc (Fort Pierce, 6 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Port Saint Lucie, 5 trucks), Charles Sherman Movers Inc (Fort Pierce, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Mississippi 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 Jackson to Port Saint Lucie
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 795 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Port Saint Lucie
A local move inside Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie are Fort Lauderdale (about 95 mi), Hialeah (about 114 mi), Miami (about 122 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 Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| 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 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 |
Also moving to Port Saint Lucie: from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Hialeah, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Saint Petersburg, FL.
Jackson to Port Saint Lucie moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Port Saint Lucie?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 795 miles cost about $2,683 – $3,578 for a studio, $3,578 – $4,770 for a two-bedroom home and $4,114 – $5,485 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Port Saint Lucie take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jackson to Port Saint Lucie?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,717 – $2,290 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,578 – $4,770 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,576 – $3,434.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Port Saint Lucie?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Port Saint Lucie is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson hold it.
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.