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Moving from Ohio to Florida

It's about 790 miles from Columbus, OH to Jacksonville, FL, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Ohio 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 Ohio to Florida: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. North American Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
790Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
2 daysSolo drive (DIY)
80CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Columbus, OH 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 Ohio to Florida move costs

These are the total prices of 68 completed moves from Ohio 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 $2,287 to $5,046 $3,072 68

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Ohio 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 Ohio 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

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

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

Atlas Van Lines

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

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Questions about moving from Ohio to Florida

Who is the recommended mover from Ohio to Florida?
CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from Ohio 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 Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Florida?
Based on 68 completed moves from Ohio to Florida in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,287 to $5,046, with a median of $3,072. 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 Ohio to Florida take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 790 miles between Columbus and Jacksonville. A solo driver would spend about 14 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Ohio 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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