($635+) Jacksonville, FL to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to NYC

Hiring full-service movers from Jacksonville, Florida, to NYC, New York, costs between $1,899 and $7,255. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 932-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $379 - $2,528, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Jacksonville and NYC. For a rough baseline, movers based in Jacksonville tend to start around $220 plus $95/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jacksonville to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,899 - $4,465
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,221 - $5,326
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,652 - $7,255

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Jacksonville to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New York City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to NYC?

All three below meet the standards set by the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most New York movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to NYC

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,209 and $3,846. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Jacksonville typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,285
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,571 - $2,962
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,074 - $3,846

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $95 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $190 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in NYC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $885 in Jacksonville, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to NYC?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville, FL to NYC

Truck rentals from Jacksonville, Florida, to NYC, New York, range from $655 - $1,718 for the 932-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $375 - $428
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $655 - $1,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $735 - $1,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,718

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $95 and $442.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $190.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $375 and $428 for the 932-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $885 for 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to NYC?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Jacksonville, FL to NYC

If you're moving a larger household from Jacksonville, Florida, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to NYC, New York.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,183 and $2,347.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jacksonville to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,015

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $885.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $95 and $190 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to NYC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs NYC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in NYC, side by side with Jacksonville on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.