Moving from Winston-Salem, NC to Knoxville, TN
About 239 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Knoxville, TN covers about 239 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 147 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 239 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,076 – $1,434. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Winston-Salem to Knoxville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $807 – $1,076 | $581 – $774 | $387 – $516 |
| 1 bedroom | $968 – $1,291 | $697 – $929 | $465 – $619 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,076 – $1,434 | $774 – $1,032 | $516 – $688 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,237 – $1,649 | $891 – $1,187 | $594 – $792 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,398 – $1,864 | $1,007 – $1,342 | $671 – $895 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,613 – $2,151 | $1,162 – $1,549 | $774 – $1,032 |
Transport only, for an estimated 239 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, Winston-Salem to Knoxville
239 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,195. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,076 to $1,434, 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 Winston-Salem to Knoxville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 147 people a year (±140) moved from Forsyth County, NC, home to Winston-Salem, to Knox County, TN, home to Knoxville. Going the other way: about 21 people a year (±24). Movers from Forsyth County make up 0.5% of the 31,755 people a year who moved into Knox 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Blount County, TN | 1,968 ±479 |
| Anderson County, TN | 1,759 ±392 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,325 ±385 |
| Hamilton County, TN | 1,090 ±304 |
| Sevier County, TN | 926 ±271 |
Licensed movers at each end
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Winston-Salem (38 counting those licensed only inside North Carolina). 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Austins Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2558838 | Greensboro · 28 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Oxford Brothers Packing and MovingUSDOT 4578735 | Winston-Salem · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Knoxville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Knoxville: Gouffon Moving & Storage Company Inc (Knoxville, 17 trucks), Rowe Transfer Inc (Knoxville, 17 trucks), Fox Moving and Storage of East Tennessee LLC (Knoxville, 16 trucks), Carey Moving & Storage of Knoxville Inc (Knoxville, 9 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 Winston-Salem to Knoxville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 239 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Knoxville
A local move inside Knoxville 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 Knoxville are Chattanooga (about 117 mi), Greenville (about 134 mi), Lexington (about 172 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 Durham, NC | ~89 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Raleigh, NC | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| 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 Knoxville: from Chattanooga, TN, from Lexington, KY, from Atlanta, GA, from Nashville, TN.
Winston-Salem to Knoxville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Winston-Salem to Knoxville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 239 miles cost about $807 – $1,076 for a studio, $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home and $1,237 – $1,649 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Winston-Salem to Knoxville take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Winston-Salem to Knoxville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $516 – $688 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,076 – $1,434 with full-service movers; a moving container is $774 – $1,032.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Winston-Salem to Knoxville?
Yes. Winston-Salem is in North Carolina and Knoxville is in Tennessee, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of Winston-Salem hold it.
How many people move from Winston-Salem to Knoxville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 147 people a year (margin of error ±140) moved from Forsyth County, which contains Winston-Salem, to Knox County, which contains Knoxville.
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.