Moving from Orlando, FL to Raleigh, NC
About 612 miles across a state line, from Florida into North Carolina, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Orlando, FL to Raleigh, NC covers about 612 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,754 – $3,672 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 344 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 612 miles between Florida and North Carolina, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,754 – $3,672 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Orlando to Raleigh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,066 – $2,754 | $1,487 – $1,983 | $991 – $1,322 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,479 – $3,305 | $1,785 – $2,379 | $1,190 – $1,586 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,754 – $3,672 | $1,983 – $2,644 | $1,322 – $1,763 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,167 – $4,223 | $2,280 – $3,040 | $1,520 – $2,027 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,580 – $4,774 | $2,578 – $3,437 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,131 – $5,508 | $2,974 – $3,966 | $1,983 – $2,644 |
Transport only, for an estimated 612 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Orlando to Raleigh
612 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,060. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,754 to $3,672, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Orlando to Raleigh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 344 people a year (±219) moved from Orange County, FL, home to Orlando, to Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh. Going the other way: about 427 people a year (±361). Movers from Orange County make up 0.5% of the 72,515 people a year who moved into Wake County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 33,591 people a year (±4,724) moving from Florida to North Carolina and about 25,865 people a year (±5,677) from North Carolina to Florida — a net gain for North Carolina of about 7,726 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Seminole County, FL | 11,653 ±1,462 |
| Osceola County, FL | 8,843 ±1,432 |
| Lake County, FL | 5,644 ±1,426 |
| Polk County, FL | 3,685 ±946 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 2,956 ±631 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Durham County, NC | 6,396 ±1,096 |
| Johnston County, NC | 3,607 ±905 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 2,399 ±632 |
| Orange County, NC | 1,738 ±582 |
| Franklin County, NC | 1,681 ±693 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Orlando (149 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.7% of their 51 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Moving and StorageUSDOT 2516919 | Orlando · 6 mi | 16 trucks | 28 | 12.5% of 16 |
| Sebastian Moving and More LLCUSDOT 1575104 | Apopka · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 8 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Two Men and A Truck Seminole CountyUSDOT 1170208 | Casselberry · 9 mi | 14 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2285840 | Orlando · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 6 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Osceola Movers LLCUSDOT 2544712 | Kissimmee · 21 mi | 9 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 1776 Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2303737 | Orlando · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Raleigh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Raleigh: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into North Carolina, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Orlando to Raleigh
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 612 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Raleigh
A local move inside Raleigh later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Raleigh are Durham (about 24 mi), Chapel Hill (about 29 mi), Fayetteville (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Orlando
All routes from Orlando, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando to Tampa, FL | ~90 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Orlando to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Orlando to Gainesville, FL | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Orlando to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Orlando to Jacksonville, FL | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Orlando to Cape Coral, FL | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Orlando to Miami, FL | 235 mi | $1,058 – $1,410 |
Also moving to Raleigh: from Durham, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Fayetteville, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Orlando to Raleigh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Raleigh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 612 miles cost about $2,066 – $2,754 for a studio, $2,754 – $3,672 for a two-bedroom home and $3,167 – $4,223 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Orlando to Raleigh take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Orlando to Raleigh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,322 – $1,763 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,754 – $3,672 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,983 – $2,644.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Orlando to Raleigh?
Yes. Orlando is in Florida and Raleigh is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Orlando hold it.
How many people move from Orlando to Raleigh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 344 people a year (margin of error ±219) moved from Orange County, which contains Orlando, to Wake County, which contains Raleigh.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.