Moving from McKinney, TX to Charlotte, NC
About 1,065 miles across a state line, from Texas 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 McKinney, TX to Charlotte, NC covers about 1,065 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,793 – $6,390 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 194 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,065 miles between Texas 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 $4,793 – $6,390 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from McKinney to Charlotte
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,594 – $4,793 | $2,588 – $3,451 | $1,725 – $2,300 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,313 – $5,751 | $3,106 – $4,141 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,793 – $6,390 | $3,451 – $4,601 | $2,300 – $3,067 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,511 – $7,349 | $3,968 – $5,291 | $2,645 – $3,527 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,230 – $8,307 | $4,486 – $5,981 | $2,991 – $3,987 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,189 – $9,585 | $5,176 – $6,901 | $3,451 – $4,601 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,065 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, McKinney to Charlotte
1,065 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,325. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,793 to $6,390, 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 McKinney to Charlotte
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 194 people a year (±158) moved from Collin County, TX, home to McKinney, to Mecklenburg County, NC, home to Charlotte. Going the other way: about 75 people a year (±78). Movers from Collin County make up 0.3% of the 69,529 people a year who moved into Mecklenburg County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 16,498 people a year (±3,764) moving from Texas to North Carolina and about 15,679 people a year (±4,224) from North Carolina to Texas — a net gain for North Carolina of about 819 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denton County, TX | 13,419 ±2,041 |
| Dallas County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,757 ±478 |
| Grayson County, TX | 1,789 ±515 |
| Rockwall County, TX | 1,287 ±469 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Union County, NC | 4,320 ±1,055 |
| York County, SC | 2,688 ±744 |
| Cabarrus County, NC | 2,420 ±561 |
| Gaston County, NC | 1,961 ±625 |
| Guilford County, NC | 1,911 ±473 |
Licensed movers at each end
102 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of McKinney (508 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 54 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.9% of their 196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 25 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 21 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 22 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Little Guys Movers IncUSDOT 880583 | Denton · 28 mi | 38 trucks | 28 | 9.5% of 21 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 19 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Charlotte end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Charlotte: Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation (Charlotte, 37 trucks), Hornet Moving LLC (Charlotte, 28 trucks), All My Sons Moving and Storage (Charlotte, 15 trucks), Citywide Moving Systems Inc (Monroe, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas 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 McKinney to Charlotte
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 1,065 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Charlotte
A local move inside Charlotte 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 Charlotte are Winston-Salem (about 80 mi), Greensboro (about 97 mi), Columbia (about 100 mi).
Other routes from McKinney
All routes from McKinney, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Dallas, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| McKinney to Fort Worth, TX | ~58 mi | $445 – $733 |
| McKinney to Tulsa, OK | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| McKinney to Austin, TX | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| McKinney to Houston, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| McKinney to Lubbock, TX | ~353 mi | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| McKinney to El Paso, TX | ~677 mi | $3,047 – $4,062 |
| McKinney to Albuquerque, NM | ~683 mi | $3,074 – $4,098 |
Also moving to Charlotte: from Winston-Salem, NC, from Greensboro, NC, from Columbia, SC, from Greenville, SC.
McKinney to Charlotte moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from McKinney to Charlotte?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,065 miles cost about $3,594 – $4,793 for a studio, $4,793 – $6,390 for a two-bedroom home and $5,511 – $7,349 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from McKinney to Charlotte take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 McKinney to Charlotte?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,300 – $3,067 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,793 – $6,390 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,451 – $4,601.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for McKinney to Charlotte?
Yes. McKinney is in Texas and Charlotte is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 102 listed movers within 30 miles of McKinney hold it.
How many people move from McKinney to Charlotte each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 194 people a year (margin of error ±158) moved from Collin County, which contains McKinney, to Mecklenburg County, which contains Charlotte.
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.