Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Jacksonville, FL
About 649 miles across a state line, from Virginia 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Jacksonville, FL covers about 649 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,921 – $3,894 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 727 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 649 miles between Virginia 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 $2,921 – $3,894 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,190 – $2,921 | $1,577 – $2,103 | $1,051 – $1,402 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,628 – $3,505 | $1,892 – $2,523 | $1,262 – $1,682 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,921 – $3,894 | $2,103 – $2,804 | $1,402 – $1,869 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,359 – $4,478 | $2,418 – $3,224 | $1,612 – $2,149 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,797 – $5,062 | $2,734 – $3,645 | $1,822 – $2,430 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,381 – $5,841 | $3,154 – $4,206 | $2,103 – $2,804 |
Transport only, for an estimated 649 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, Virginia Beach to Jacksonville
649 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,245. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,921 to $3,894, 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 Virginia Beach to Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 727 people a year (±479) moved from Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach, to Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville. Going the other way: about 229 people a year (±160). Movers from Virginia Beach city make up 1.5% 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 28,901 people a year (±6,694) moving from Virginia to Florida and about 24,818 people a year (±3,909) from Florida to Virginia — a net gain for Florida of about 4,083 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Norfolk City, VA | 4,962 ±856 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 4,617 ±1,082 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,384 ±467 |
| Hampton City, VA | 816 ±274 |
| Duval County, FL | 727 ±479 |
| 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
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Virginia Beach (55 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.9% of their 319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncUSDOT 139659 | Chesapeake · 17 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 25 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 27 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 16 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 13 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 7 mi | 17 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Beach 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 649 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 Virginia Beach
All routes from Virginia Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach to Norfolk, VA | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Chesapeake, VA | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Richmond, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Virginia Beach to Annapolis, MD | ~175 mi | $788 – $1,050 |
| Virginia Beach to Washington, DC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| Virginia Beach to Raleigh, NC | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Virginia Beach to Baltimore, MD | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
| Virginia Beach to Durham, NC | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
Also moving to Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Savannah, GA, from Tallahassee, FL.
Virginia Beach to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 649 miles cost about $2,190 – $2,921 for a studio, $2,921 – $3,894 for a two-bedroom home and $3,359 – $4,478 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Jacksonville take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Virginia Beach to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,402 – $1,869 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,921 – $3,894 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,103 – $2,804.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Jacksonville?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Jacksonville is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Virginia Beach hold it.
How many people move from Virginia Beach to Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 727 people a year (margin of error ±479) moved from Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach, 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.