Gulfport, MS · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Gulfport, MS
Second only to Jackson by population, Gulfport counts roughly 71,012 residents and anchors Harrison County. The 170 miles between here and Jackson make that pairing one of the busiest short runs in Mississippi.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Full crews based in Harrison County
- Mobile, AL in 1 day
- Long distance and cross-country lanes
Moving in Gulfport
Gulf Coast moves carry hurricane risk from June through November, and coastal humidity makes climate-controlled storage worth the difference on anything wooden. Around Gulfport the mix is broader than downtown high-rises — houses, walk-ups and offices in roughly equal measure, which is why the survey matters before the estimate. The closest market we also cover is Jackson, 170 miles out. The nearest large market outside Mississippi is Mobile, AL, about 80 miles and 1 day away.
Being the second market in Mississippi has one practical advantage: capacity is easier to find here than in the largest city, and short-notice jobs out of Gulfport more often work out.
Distances from Gulfport
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | 80 mi | 1 day |
| New Orleans, LA | 80 mi | 1 day |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 150 mi | 1 day |
| Jackson, MS | 170 mi | 1 day |
| Montgomery, AL | 250 mi | 1 day |
ZIP codes in Gulfport
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 39501
- 39502
- 39503
- 39505
- 39506
- 39507
Other cities we serve in Mississippi
Moving in Gulfport: common questions
Which Gulfport ZIP codes do you cover?
39501, 39502, 39503, 39505, 39506, 39507. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How long does a move from Gulfport take?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Mobile, AL — 80 mi, 1 day; New Orleans, LA — 80 mi, 1 day; Baton Rouge, LA — 150 mi, 1 day. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Harrison County?
Yes. Gulfport is what people search for, but crews run throughout Harrison County and the surrounding towns.
Can you handle a same-week move out of Gulfport?
More often than in the largest city in Mississippi, yes. Capacity in the second market is less contested, so short-notice jobs here work out more of the time — usually within 48 hours outside the peak summer weekends.
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