($461+) Chesapeake, VA to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Jacksonville, FL

For the 614-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida, full-service movers cost between $1,441 and $7,549. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $302 - $2,016 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chesapeake generally start around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,441 - $3,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,175 - $5,521
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,790 - $7,549

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 Chesapeake to Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Professional Movers Association of Florida membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Florida, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,008 and $3,250. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,836
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,319 - $2,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,250

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chesapeake, VA and Jacksonville, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $706 in Chesapeake, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $151 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Jacksonville?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Plan on $491 - $1,249 for a rental moving truck on the 614-mile route from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $197 - $225
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $491 - $898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $524 - $1,131
• 4+ bedrooms: $629 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $706.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $197 - $225 for the 614-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $328, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $151 per night for hotel stops on the 614-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $302 - $454.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $907 and $2,157.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $964 - $1,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,157
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,761

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chesapeake, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $706.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $151 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Jacksonville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Jacksonville, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chesapeake and Jacksonville to plan around. Cost of living index: 104 vs. 96. Average rent: $1,800/mo vs. $1,520/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 21 vs. 26. Safety index: 70.88 vs. 43.62.