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Moving from Alabama to Florida

It's about 490 miles from Huntsville, AL to Jacksonville, FL, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Alabama to Florida moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Alabama to Florida: Safeway Moving, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
490Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
9 hrsSolo drive (DIY)
16CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Huntsville, AL and Jacksonville, FL, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What an Alabama to Florida move costs

These are the total prices of 13 completed moves from Alabama to Florida in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $1,650 to $5,000 $2,492 13

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Alabama to Florida. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Alabama to Florida

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

Safeway Moving

Veteran-owned carrier known for binding flat-rate pricing and barcode inventory tracking.

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CMR Verified

North American Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

Allied Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Alabama to Florida

Who is the recommended mover from Alabama to Florida?
CMR recommends Safeway Moving for moves from Alabama to Florida. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Florida?
Based on 13 completed moves from Alabama to Florida in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $1,650 to $5,000, with a median of $2,492. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Alabama to Florida take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 490 miles between Huntsville and Jacksonville. A solo driver would spend about 9 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Alabama to Florida?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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