Moving from North Carolina to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charlotte and Jackson it is about 668 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 668 to 829 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~668 miCharlotte → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,006+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 1,811 people moved from North Carolina to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±874), and about 734 went the other way. Between Charlotte and Jackson it is about 668 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,006 – $4,008 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 238 movers based in North Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Carolina to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,811 people a year (±874), against about 734 (±539) from Mississippi to North Carolina, so Mississippi gains about 1,077 people a year on this exchange. North Carolina is the 9th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | Forrest County | 86 ±125* |
| Wayne County | Yazoo County | 73 ±76* |
| Mecklenburg County | Lafayette County | 71 ±78* |
| Mecklenburg County | Madison County | 68 ±118* |
| Cumberland County | Attala County | 57 ±87* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Charlotte to Jackson, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between North Carolina and Mississippi.
Cost of moving from North Carolina to Mississippi
At about 668 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,006 – $4,008 for a two-bedroom home and $3,457 – $4,609 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,164 – $2,886; a freight trailer is $1,443 – $1,924.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,255 – $3,006 | $1,623 – $2,164 | $1,082 – $1,443 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,705 – $3,607 | $1,948 – $2,597 | $1,299 – $1,731 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,006 – $4,008 | $2,164 – $2,886 | $1,443 – $1,924 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,457 – $4,609 | $2,489 – $3,319 | $1,659 – $2,212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,908 – $5,210 | $2,814 – $3,751 | $1,876 – $2,501 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,509 – $6,012 | $3,246 – $4,329 | $2,164 – $2,886 |
Transport only, for an estimated 668 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.
City-to-city routes from North Carolina to Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Jackson | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Charlotte to Gulfport | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Winston-Salem to Jackson | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Winston-Salem to Gulfport | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Greensboro to Jackson | ~756 mi | 3–7 days | $3,402 – $4,536 | $3,912 – $5,216 |
| Greensboro to Gulfport | ~777 mi | 3–7 days | $3,497 – $4,662 | $4,021 – $5,361 |
| Fayetteville to Gulfport | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Fayetteville to Jackson | ~784 mi | 3–7 days | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Chapel Hill to Jackson | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Durham to Jackson | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Chapel Hill to Gulfport | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Raleigh to Jackson | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Durham to Gulfport | ~823 mi | 3–7 days | $3,704 – $4,938 | $4,259 – $5,679 |
| Raleigh to Gulfport | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Carolina
115 of the 238 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 743 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 86 of 374 vehicle inspections (23.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 156 of 742 driver inspections (21.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin RelocationCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3182355 | 124 | 6 of 76 | 6 of 124 |
| Us Professional MoversFayetteville, NC · USDOT 3836891 | 51 | 11 of 27 | 8 of 51 |
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| International Van LinesMonroe, NC · USDOT 3135836 | 27 | 1 of 12 | 6 of 27 |
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina, 238 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Carolina directory ranks them. At the Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi to North Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Carolina
North Carolina to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Charlotte and Jackson, the distance is about 668 miles. From our model that is $3,006 – $4,008 for a two-bedroom home and $3,457 – $4,609 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,164 – $2,886 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,443 – $1,924. Across the 14 city pairs we price between North Carolina and Mississippi, distances run from 668 to 829 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Carolina to Mississippi take?
Charlotte to Jackson is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Carolina to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from North Carolina into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 412 listed movers based in North Carolina, 238 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Carolina to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,443 – $1,924 for a two-bedroom home over 668 miles against $3,006 – $4,008 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,164 – $2,886, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Carolina to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,811 people (±874) moved from North Carolina to Mississippi that year, against about 734 (±539) from Mississippi to North Carolina. That makes North Carolina the 9th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.