Moving from Providence, RI to Raleigh, NC
About 665 miles across a state line, from Rhode Island into North Carolina, 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 Providence, RI to Raleigh, NC covers about 665 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,993 – $3,990 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 70 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 665 miles between Rhode Island and North Carolina, 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 $2,993 – $3,990 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Providence to Raleigh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,244 – $2,993 | $1,616 – $2,155 | $1,077 – $1,436 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,693 – $3,591 | $1,939 – $2,586 | $1,293 – $1,724 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,993 – $3,990 | $2,155 – $2,873 | $1,436 – $1,915 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,441 – $4,588 | $2,478 – $3,304 | $1,652 – $2,202 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,890 – $5,187 | $2,801 – $3,735 | $1,867 – $2,490 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,489 – $5,985 | $3,232 – $4,309 | $2,155 – $2,873 |
Transport only, for an estimated 665 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, Providence to Raleigh
665 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,325. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,993 to $3,990, 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 Providence to Raleigh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 70 people a year (±60) moved from Providence County, RI, home to Providence, to Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh. Going the other way: about 25 people a year (±41). Movers from Providence County make up 0.1% of the 72,515 people a year who moved into Wake County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,227 people a year (±906) moving from Rhode Island to North Carolina and about 1,957 people a year (±1,553) from North Carolina to Rhode Island — a net gain for Rhode Island of about 730 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 4,379 ±697 |
| Washington County, RI | 1,723 ±422 |
| Bristol County, MA | 1,705 ±550 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,009 ±372 |
| Newport County, RI | 956 ±388 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Durham County, NC | 6,396 ±1,096 |
| Johnston County, NC | 3,607 ±905 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 2,399 ±632 |
| Orange County, NC | 1,738 ±582 |
| Franklin County, NC | 1,681 ±693 |
Licensed movers at each end
55 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Providence (79 counting those licensed only inside Rhode Island). 36 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.8% of their 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLCUSDOT 1651524 | New Bedford · 28 mi | 44 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Gallo Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 1420771 | Milford · 24 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLCUSDOT 2178203 | North Attleboro · 11 mi | 12 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 6 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 631155 | Cranston · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Marathon Moving Company IncUSDOT 943487 | Canton · 28 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Conlon Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3495121 | Seekonk · 5 mi | 9 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Raleigh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Raleigh: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Rhode Island into North Carolina, 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 Providence to Raleigh
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 665 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Raleigh
A local move inside Raleigh 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 Raleigh are Durham (about 24 mi), Chapel Hill (about 29 mi), Fayetteville (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Providence
All routes from Providence, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence to Warwick, RI | ~10 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Worcester, MA | ~42 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Boston, MA | ~48 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Hartford, CT | ~76 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Manchester, NH | ~94 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to New Haven, CT | ~100 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Bridgeport, CT | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Providence to New York City, NY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
Also moving to Raleigh: from Durham, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Fayetteville, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Providence to Raleigh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Providence to Raleigh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 665 miles cost about $2,244 – $2,993 for a studio, $2,993 – $3,990 for a two-bedroom home and $3,441 – $4,588 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Providence to Raleigh take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), 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 Providence to Raleigh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,436 – $1,915 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,993 – $3,990 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,155 – $2,873.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Providence to Raleigh?
Yes. Providence is in Rhode Island and Raleigh is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 55 listed movers within 30 miles of Providence hold it.
How many people move from Providence to Raleigh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 70 people a year (margin of error ±60) moved from Providence County, which contains Providence, to Wake County, which contains Raleigh.
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.