Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Jacksonville, FL
About 1,093 miles across a state line, from Texas 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 Fort Worth, TX to Jacksonville, FL covers about 1,093 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,919 – $6,558 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 45 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,093 miles between Texas 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 $4,919 – $6,558 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fort Worth to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,689 – $4,919 | $2,656 – $3,541 | $1,771 – $2,361 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,427 – $5,902 | $3,187 – $4,250 | $2,125 – $2,833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,919 – $6,558 | $3,541 – $4,722 | $2,361 – $3,148 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,656 – $7,542 | $4,073 – $5,430 | $2,715 – $3,620 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,394 – $8,525 | $4,604 – $6,138 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,378 – $9,837 | $5,312 – $7,083 | $3,541 – $4,722 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,093 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, Fort Worth to Jacksonville
1,093 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,465. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,919 to $6,558, 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 Fort Worth to Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 45 people a year (±47) moved from Tarrant County, TX, home to Fort Worth, 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 227 people a year (±120). Movers from Tarrant County make up 0.1% 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 45,259 people a year (±12,219) moving from Texas to Florida and about 52,219 people a year (±8,571) from Florida to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 6,960 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Denton County, TX | 8,269 ±1,288 |
| Parker County, TX | 4,115 ±1,045 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,076 ±918 |
| Johnson County, TX | 2,998 ±637 |
| 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
69 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Worth (363 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 41 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.8% of their 158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 25 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 29 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Midland Van LinesUSDOT 3516489 | Alvarado · 24 mi | 29 trucks | 33 | 45.5% of 22 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 15 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Fort WorthUSDOT 2311698 | Fort Worth · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Firefighting's Finest Moving & StorageUSDOT 2056011 | Fort Worth · 7 mi | 16 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
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 Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 1,093 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 Fort Worth
All routes from Fort Worth, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to Irving, TX | ~26 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Fort Worth to Oklahoma City, OK | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Fort Worth to Tulsa, OK | ~288 mi | $1,296 – $1,728 |
| Fort Worth to Wichita, KS | ~398 mi | $1,791 – $2,388 |
| Fort Worth to Overland Park, KS | ~530 mi | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| Fort Worth to Albuquerque, NM | ~650 mi | $2,925 – $3,900 |
| Fort Worth to Omaha, NE | ~691 mi | $3,110 – $4,146 |
| Fort Worth to Colorado Springs, CO | ~692 mi | $3,114 – $4,152 |
Also moving to Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Savannah, GA, from Tallahassee, FL.
Fort Worth to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Worth to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,093 miles cost about $3,689 – $4,919 for a studio, $4,919 – $6,558 for a two-bedroom home and $5,656 – $7,542 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Worth to Jacksonville take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Fort Worth to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,361 – $3,148 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,919 – $6,558 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,541 – $4,722.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Worth to Jacksonville?
Yes. Fort Worth is in Texas and Jacksonville is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 69 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Worth hold it.
How many people move from Fort Worth to Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 45 people a year (margin of error ±47) moved from Tarrant County, which contains Fort Worth, 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.