Popular Moving Routes in North Carolina
157 routes out of 7 North Carolina cities, priced by home size from one published model: 20 that stay inside the state, 116 that leave it, and a page for North Carolina to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 7Cities covered
- 157Routes priced
- 420Licensed movers based here
- $455+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of North Carolina costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $38 to $47 per mover per hour. We price 157 routes from 7 North Carolina cities.
North Carolina cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within North Carolina, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within North Carolina
Every pair of North Carolina cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by North Carolina, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill to Durham | ~11 mi | < 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Durham to Raleigh | ~24 mi | < 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Chapel Hill to Raleigh | ~29 mi | < 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Greensboro to Winston-Salem | ~31 mi | < 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Chapel Hill to Greensboro | ~50 mi | < 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Durham to Greensboro | ~58 mi | 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Fayetteville to Raleigh | ~60 mi | 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Durham to Fayetteville | ~74 mi | 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Greensboro to Raleigh | ~79 mi | 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Charlotte to Winston-Salem | ~80 mi | 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Chapel Hill to Winston-Salem | ~81 mi | 1 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Durham to Winston-Salem | ~89 mi | 2 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Fayetteville to Greensboro | ~96 mi | 2 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Charlotte to Greensboro | ~97 mi | 2 hr | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Raleigh to Winston-Salem | ~109 mi | 2 hr | $491 – $654 | $564 – $752 |
| Fayetteville to Winston-Salem | ~118 mi | 2 hr | $531 – $708 | $611 – $814 |
| Charlotte to Fayetteville | ~124 mi | 2 hr | $558 – $744 | $642 – $856 |
| Chapel Hill to Charlotte | ~131 mi | 2 hr | $590 – $786 | $678 – $904 |
| Charlotte to Durham | ~141 mi | 3 hr | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| Charlotte to Raleigh | ~151 mi | 3 hr | $680 – $906 | $781 – $1,042 |
Leaving North Carolina: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham to New York City, NY | ~490 mi | 3–7 days | $2,205 – $2,940 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
| Raleigh to New York City, NY | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Fayetteville to New York City, NY | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Chapel Hill to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,574 mi | 7–14 days | $11,583 – $15,444 | $13,320 – $17,761 |
| Raleigh to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,602 mi | 7–14 days | $11,709 – $15,612 | $13,465 – $17,954 |
| Greensboro to Chicago, IL | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Charlotte to Chicago, IL | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Durham to Chicago, IL | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Raleigh to Chicago, IL | ~747 mi | 3–7 days | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Charlotte to Dallas, TX | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Fayetteville to Dallas, TX | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
| Charlotte to Houston, TX | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Raleigh to Houston, TX | ~1,231 mi | 7–14 days | $5,540 – $7,386 | $6,370 – $8,494 |
| Durham to Washington, DC | ~262 mi | 1–3 days | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| Chapel Hill to Washington, DC | ~271 mi | 1–3 days | $1,220 – $1,626 | $1,402 – $1,870 |
North Carolina to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and North Carolina's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in North Carolina.
What moving from North Carolina costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The North Carolina moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in North Carolina lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
North Carolina moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within North Carolina?
Across town it is hourly: about $38 to $47 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $455 – $733. Between North Carolina cities we price 20 pairs, from Chapel Hill to Durham at about 11 miles ($455 – $733 for two bedrooms) to Charlotte to Raleigh at about 151 miles ($680 – $906).
How much does it cost to move out of North Carolina?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is South Carolina at about 206 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,448. Every North Carolina-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside North Carolina regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside North Carolina is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in North Carolina?
420 household-goods carriers based in North Carolina are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.