Moving from Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA
About 329 miles across a state line, from North Carolina into Virginia, 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 Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA covers about 329 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,481 – $1,974 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 158 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 329 miles, about 6 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,481 – $1,974. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Arlington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 – $1,481 | $799 – $1,066 | $533 – $711 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,332 – $1,777 | $959 – $1,279 | $640 – $853 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,066 – $1,421 | $711 – $948 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,703 – $2,270 | $1,226 – $1,634 | $817 – $1,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,925 – $2,566 | $1,386 – $1,848 | $924 – $1,232 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,221 – $2,961 | $1,599 – $2,132 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
Transport only, for an estimated 329 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, Fayetteville to Arlington
329 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,645. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,481 to $1,974, 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 Fayetteville to Arlington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 158 people a year (±123) moved from Cumberland County, NC, home to Fayetteville, to Arlington County, VA, home to Arlington. Going the other way: about 30 people a year (±33). Movers from Cumberland County make up 0.6% of the 25,426 people a year who moved into Arlington County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 22,757 people a year (±3,383) moving from North Carolina to Virginia and about 28,409 people a year (±5,573) from Virginia to North Carolina — a net gain for North Carolina of about 5,652 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harnett County, NC | 1,634 ±474 |
| Hoke County, NC | 1,517 ±473 |
| Wake County, NC | 971 ±343 |
| Montgomery County, TN | 892 ±496 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 825 ±452 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | 4,513 ±933 |
| District of Columbia, DC | 3,566 ±703 |
| Alexandria City, VA | 1,960 ±485 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 685 ±201 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 435 ±164 |
Licensed movers at each end
20 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fayetteville (26 counting those licensed only inside North Carolina). 9 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 38.7% of their 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 302306 | Fayetteville · 5 mi | 14 trucks | 1 | — |
| Merchants Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 154235 | Fayetteville · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Custom Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 230282 | Fayetteville · 8 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | — |
| Sandhills Moving & Storage CoUSDOT 1108711 | Southern Pines · 24 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| Us Professional MoversUSDOT 3836891 | Fayetteville · 8 mi | 8 trucks | 51 | 40.7% of 27 |
| Wegoleball Moving ServiceUSDOT 4283574 | Fayetteville · 1 mi | 7 drivers | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Arlington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Arlington: JK Moving Services (Sterling, 173 trucks), Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Town and Country Movers Inc (Gaithersburg, 64 trucks), A&A Transfer LLC (Chantilly, 62 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from North Carolina into Virginia, 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 Fayetteville to Arlington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 329 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Arlington
A local move inside Arlington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Arlington are Washington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 38 mi), Baltimore (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Fayetteville
All routes from Fayetteville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Raleigh, NC | ~60 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Chapel Hill, NC | ~68 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Durham, NC | ~74 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Greensboro, NC | ~96 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Winston-Salem, NC | ~118 mi | $531 – $708 |
| Fayetteville to Charlotte, NC | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Fayetteville to Columbia, SC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Fayetteville to Norfolk, VA | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
Also moving to Arlington: from Washington, DC, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Frederick, MD.
Fayetteville to Arlington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 329 miles cost about $1,110 – $1,481 for a studio, $1,481 – $1,974 for a two-bedroom home and $1,703 – $2,270 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA take?
The drive is about 6 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $711 – $948 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,481 – $1,974 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,066 – $1,421.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA?
Yes. Fayetteville is in North Carolina and Arlington is in Virginia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 20 listed movers within 30 miles of Fayetteville hold it.
How many people move from Fayetteville, NC to Arlington, VA each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 158 people a year (margin of error ±123) moved from Cumberland County, which contains Fayetteville, to Arlington County, which contains Arlington.
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.