Moving from Raleigh, NC to Dayton, OH
About 479 miles across a state line, from North Carolina into Ohio, 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 Raleigh, NC to Dayton, OH covers about 479 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,156 – $2,874 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 165 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 479 miles between North Carolina and Ohio, 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 $2,156 – $2,874 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Raleigh to Dayton
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,617 – $2,156 | $1,164 – $1,552 | $776 – $1,035 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,940 – $2,587 | $1,397 – $1,862 | $931 – $1,242 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,156 – $2,874 | $1,552 – $2,069 | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,479 – $3,305 | $1,785 – $2,380 | $1,190 – $1,586 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,802 – $3,736 | $2,018 – $2,690 | $1,345 – $1,793 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,233 – $4,311 | $2,328 – $3,104 | $1,552 – $2,069 |
Transport only, for an estimated 479 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, Raleigh to Dayton
479 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,395. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,156 to $2,874, 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 Raleigh to Dayton
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 165 people a year (±120) moved from Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh, to Montgomery County, OH, home to Dayton. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Wake County make up 0.6% of the 27,296 people a year who moved into Montgomery County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,467 people a year (±1,716) moving from North Carolina to Ohio and about 6,401 people a year (±1,836) from Ohio to North Carolina — a net gain for Ohio of about 66 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Durham County, NC | 4,673 ±905 |
| Johnston County, NC | 4,404 ±1,159 |
| Orange County, NC | 1,930 ±364 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,862 ±413 |
| Pitt County, NC | 1,860 ±427 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Greene County, OH | 3,692 ±554 |
| Butler County, OH | 1,677 ±485 |
| Warren County, OH | 1,600 ±332 |
| Miami County, OH | 1,462 ±415 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,228 ±376 |
Licensed movers at each end
56 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Raleigh (110 counting those licensed only inside North Carolina). 26 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.8% of their 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All American RelocationUSDOT 917428 | Raleigh · 6 mi | 41 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Zippy ShellUSDOT 2574332 | Wake Forest · 15 mi | 35 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Trosa MovingUSDOT 675014 | Durham · 21 mi | 32 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Miracle Movers RaleighUSDOT 3139734 | Durham · 16 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | — |
| Movin on MoversUSDOT 4017538 | Fuquay-Varina · 20 mi | 19 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of RaleighUSDOT 906054 | Raleigh · 12 mi | 16 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Dayton end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dayton: Affordablemovers Biz LLC (Dayton, 37 trucks), Piqua Transfer & Storage Company (Piqua, 30 trucks), Planes Moving & Storage of Dayton Inc (Miamisburg, 16 trucks), Rollins Moving and Storage Inc (Springfield, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from North Carolina into Ohio, 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 Raleigh to Dayton
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 479 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Dayton
A local move inside Dayton 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 Dayton are Cincinnati (about 58 mi), Columbus (about 75 mi), Fort Wayne (about 119 mi).
Other routes from Raleigh
All routes from Raleigh, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh to Durham, NC | ~24 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Raleigh to Chapel Hill, NC | ~29 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Raleigh to Fayetteville, NC | ~60 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Raleigh to Greensboro, NC | ~79 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Raleigh to Winston-Salem, NC | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Raleigh to Charlotte, NC | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Raleigh to Myrtle Beach, SC | ~168 mi | $756 – $1,008 |
| Raleigh to Virginia Beach, VA | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
Also moving to Dayton: from Cincinnati, OH, from Columbus, OH, from Lexington, KY, from Toledo, OH.
Raleigh to Dayton moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Raleigh to Dayton?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 479 miles cost about $1,617 – $2,156 for a studio, $2,156 – $2,874 for a two-bedroom home and $2,479 – $3,305 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Raleigh to Dayton take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Raleigh to Dayton?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,035 – $1,380 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,156 – $2,874 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,552 – $2,069.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Raleigh to Dayton?
Yes. Raleigh is in North Carolina and Dayton is in Ohio, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 56 listed movers within 30 miles of Raleigh hold it.
How many people move from Raleigh to Dayton each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 165 people a year (margin of error ±120) moved from Wake County, which contains Raleigh, to Montgomery County, which contains Dayton.
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.