Moving from Fayetteville, NC to Memphis, TN
About 730 miles across a state line, from North Carolina into Tennessee, 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 Memphis, TN covers about 730 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,285 – $4,380 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 130 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 730 miles between North Carolina and Tennessee, 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 $3,285 – $4,380 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,464 – $3,285 | $1,774 – $2,365 | $1,183 – $1,577 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,957 – $3,942 | $2,129 – $2,838 | $1,419 – $1,892 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,285 – $4,380 | $2,365 – $3,154 | $1,577 – $2,102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,778 – $5,037 | $2,720 – $3,627 | $1,813 – $2,418 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,271 – $5,694 | $3,075 – $4,100 | $2,050 – $2,733 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,928 – $6,570 | $3,548 – $4,730 | $2,365 – $3,154 |
Transport only, for an estimated 730 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 Memphis
730 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,650. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,285 to $4,380, 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 Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 130 people a year (±126) moved from Cumberland County, NC, home to Fayetteville, to Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis. Going the other way: about 54 people a year (±61). Movers from Cumberland County make up 0.4% of the 33,594 people a year who moved into Shelby County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 11,741 people a year (±3,542) moving from North Carolina to Tennessee and about 8,763 people a year (±3,119) from Tennessee to North Carolina — a net gain for Tennessee of about 2,978 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 |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,448 ±743 |
| Rutherford County, TN | 1,527 ±362 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 1,270 ±538 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,190 ±425 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 819 ±698 |
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 Memphis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Memphis: Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Big League Movers Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Guardian Moving Systems Inc (Memphis, 17 trucks), Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc (Memphis, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from North Carolina into Tennessee, 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 Memphis
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 730 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Memphis
A local move inside Memphis 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 Memphis are Little Rock (about 151 mi), Jackson (about 229 mi), Nashville (about 230 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 Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Jackson, MS, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL.
Fayetteville to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville, NC to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 730 miles cost about $2,464 – $3,285 for a studio, $3,285 – $4,380 for a two-bedroom home and $3,778 – $5,037 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fayetteville, NC to Memphis take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Fayetteville, NC to Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,577 – $2,102 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,285 – $4,380 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,365 – $3,154.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fayetteville, NC to Memphis?
Yes. Fayetteville is in North Carolina and Memphis is in Tennessee, 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 Memphis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 130 people a year (margin of error ±126) moved from Cumberland County, which contains Fayetteville, to Shelby County, which contains Memphis.
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.