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Moving from Florida to Louisiana

It's about 595 miles from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Florida to Louisiana moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Florida to Louisiana: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. American Van Lines and Colonial Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
595Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
2 daysSolo drive (DIY)
5CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Jacksonville, FL and New Orleans, LA, 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 a Florida to Louisiana move costs

These are the total prices of 13 completed moves from Florida to Louisiana 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 $1,899 to $4,240 $3,400 13

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Florida to Louisiana. 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 Florida to Louisiana

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

A Plus Moving and Storage

Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.

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CMR Verified

American Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Carrier headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL.

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CMR Verified

Colonial Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Carrier headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL.

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Questions about moving from Florida to Louisiana

Who is the recommended mover from Florida to Louisiana?
CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from Florida to Louisiana. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. American Van Lines and Colonial Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Louisiana?
Based on 13 completed moves from Florida to Louisiana in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $1,899 to $4,240, with a median of $3,400. 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 Florida to Louisiana take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 595 miles between Jacksonville and New Orleans. A solo driver would spend about 11 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Florida to Louisiana?
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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