Moving from Raleigh, NC to Portland, OR
About 2,766 miles across a state line, from North Carolina into Oregon, 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 Portland, OR covers about 2,766 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,447 – $16,596 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 150 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,766 miles from North Carolina to Oregon. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $12,447 – $16,596 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Raleigh to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,335 – $12,447 | $6,721 – $8,962 | $4,481 – $5,975 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,202 – $14,936 | $8,066 – $10,754 | $5,377 – $7,169 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,447 – $16,596 | $8,962 – $11,949 | $5,975 – $7,966 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,314 – $19,085 | $10,306 – $13,741 | $6,871 – $9,161 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,181 – $21,575 | $11,650 – $15,534 | $7,767 – $10,356 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,671 – $24,894 | $13,443 – $17,924 | $8,962 – $11,949 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,766 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 Portland
2,766 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,830. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,447 to $16,596, 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 Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 150 people a year (±88) moved from Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 20 people a year (±22). Movers from Wake County make up 0.3% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,932 people a year (±968) moving from North Carolina to Oregon and about 3,152 people a year (±1,613) from Oregon to North Carolina — a net gain for North Carolina of about 1,220 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 |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
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 Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from North Carolina into Oregon, 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 Portland
Insist on a survey
Over 2,766 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,766 miles of handling.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 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 Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Raleigh to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Raleigh to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,766 miles cost about $9,335 – $12,447 for a studio, $12,447 – $16,596 for a two-bedroom home and $14,314 – $19,085 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Raleigh to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Raleigh to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,975 – $7,966 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,447 – $16,596 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,962 – $11,949.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Raleigh to Portland, OR?
Yes. Raleigh is in North Carolina and Portland is in Oregon, 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 Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 150 people a year (margin of error ±88) moved from Wake County, which contains Raleigh, to Multnomah County, which contains Portland.
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.