Moving from Akron, OH to Jacksonville, FL
About 866 miles across a state line, from Ohio 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 Akron, OH to Jacksonville, FL covers about 866 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,897 – $5,196 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 20 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 866 miles between Ohio 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 $3,897 – $5,196 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,923 – $3,897 | $2,104 – $2,806 | $1,403 – $1,871 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,507 – $4,676 | $2,525 – $3,367 | $1,684 – $2,245 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,897 – $5,196 | $2,806 – $3,741 | $1,871 – $2,494 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,482 – $5,975 | $3,227 – $4,302 | $2,151 – $2,868 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,066 – $6,755 | $3,648 – $4,863 | $2,432 – $3,242 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,846 – $7,794 | $4,209 – $5,612 | $2,806 – $3,741 |
Transport only, for an estimated 866 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, Akron to Jacksonville
866 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,330. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,897 to $5,196, 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 Akron to Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 20 people a year (±34) moved from Summit County, OH, home to Akron, to Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 149 people a year (±235). Movers from Summit County make up 0.0% 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 19,342 people a year (±3,542) moving from Ohio to Florida and about 20,338 people a year (±3,696) from Florida to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 996 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| 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
38 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Akron (85 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 18 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Krupp Moving and StorageUSDOT 4414655 | Wooster · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
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 Ohio 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 Akron to Jacksonville
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 866 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
Also moving to Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Savannah, GA, from Tallahassee, FL.
Akron to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 866 miles cost about $2,923 – $3,897 for a studio, $3,897 – $5,196 for a two-bedroom home and $4,482 – $5,975 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Jacksonville take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Akron to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,871 – $2,494 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,897 – $5,196 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,806 – $3,741.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Jacksonville?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Jacksonville is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 38 listed movers within 30 miles of Akron hold it.
How many people move from Akron to Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 20 people a year (margin of error ±34) moved from Summit County, which contains Akron, 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.