($505+) Norfolk, VA to Jacksonville, FL Movers

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

For the 613-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida, full-service movers cost between $1,304 and $7,549. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $279 - $1,860 (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 Norfolk generally start around $220 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,304 - $4,115
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,133 - $5,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,715 - $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 Norfolk to Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Jacksonville?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida 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 Norfolk, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,008 and $3,317. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Norfolk runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,372 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,707 - $3,317

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $651 in Norfolk, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $140 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Jacksonville, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Jacksonville, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 613-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $500 and $1,275, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $181 - $207
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $500 - $916
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $498 - $1,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $642 - $1,275

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $140 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $302 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $181 - $207 in fuel for the 613-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $651 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Jacksonville, FL

For larger DIY moves from Norfolk, Virginia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jacksonville, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,044 and $2,012.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $935 - $1,704
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,044 - $2,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,395 - $2,707

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $70 - $140 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $651.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Jacksonville?

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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, 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: Norfolk, VA vs Jacksonville, FL

Norfolk and Jacksonville land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 91 in Norfolk and 96 in Jacksonville, and rent tracks closely too ($1,500/mo vs. $1,520/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (46 vs 26) and safety scores (41.9 vs 43.62) come out about the same too.