Moving from Winston-Salem, NC to Durham, NC
At about 89 miles, Winston-Salem to Durham is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 89 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Winston-Salem, NC to Durham, NC covers about 89 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 292 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 89 miles, crews cover Winston-Salem to Durham in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Winston-Salem to Durham
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Winston-Salem to Durham
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $38–$47 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $455 to $733. The 89 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Winston-Salem to Durham
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 292 people a year (±144) moved from Forsyth County, NC, home to Winston-Salem, to Durham County, NC, home to Durham. Going the other way: about 801 people a year (±322). Movers from Forsyth County make up 1.1% of the 27,422 people a year who moved into Durham County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Guilford County, NC | 2,704 ±589 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,124 ±262 |
| Stokes County, NC | 1,056 ±443 |
| Davidson County, NC | 996 ±390 |
| Gaston County, NC | 642 ±226 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 4,673 ±905 |
| Orange County, NC | 2,544 ±637 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 798 ±386 |
| Davidson County, NC | 743 ±281 |
| Granville County, NC | 625 ±362 |
Licensed movers at each end
38 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Winston-Salem. 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBM Moving SystemsUSDOT 1757726 | Greensboro · 29 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2882856 | Greensboro · 23 mi | 13 trucks | 2 | — |
| Luxury MoversUSDOT 2451476 | Winston-Salem · 5 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
| American Moving and Hauling IncUSDOT 2007351 | Winston-Salem · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 6 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Carolinas Office Relocation ExpertsUSDOT 2057241 | Clemmons · 9 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Mustang MovingUSDOT 3768217 | Greensboro · 17 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Durham end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Durham: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in North Carolina, so North Carolina rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which North Carolina licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside North Carolina, so your protection on this 89-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Winston-Salem to Durham
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $38 to $47 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Durham
A local move inside Durham 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 Durham are Chapel Hill (about 11 mi), Raleigh (about 24 mi), Greensboro (about 58 mi).
Other routes from Winston-Salem
All routes from Winston-Salem, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem to Greensboro, NC | ~31 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Charlotte, NC | ~80 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Chapel Hill, NC | ~81 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Raleigh, NC | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Winston-Salem to Knoxville, TN | ~239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Winston-Salem to Charleston, SC | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Winston-Salem to Denver, CO | ~1,593 mi | $7,169 – $9,558 |
| Winston-Salem to San Diego, CA | ~2,453 mi | $11,039 – $14,718 |
Also moving to Durham: from Chapel Hill, NC, from Raleigh, NC, from Greensboro, NC, from Fayetteville, NC.
Winston-Salem to Durham moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Winston-Salem to Durham?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $455 – $733; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $759 – $1,344. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 89 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Winston-Salem to Durham take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Winston-Salem to Durham?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 89 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Winston-Salem to Durham an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in North Carolina, so the move is regulated by North Carolina rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever North Carolina requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Winston-Salem to Durham each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 292 people a year (margin of error ±144) moved from Forsyth County, which contains Winston-Salem, to Durham County, which contains Durham.
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.