Moving from Burlington, VT to Raleigh, NC
About 776 miles across a state line, from Vermont 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 Burlington, VT to Raleigh, NC covers about 776 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 198 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 776 miles between Vermont 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 $3,492 – $4,656 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Raleigh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,619 – $3,492 | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,257 – $1,676 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,143 – $4,190 | $2,263 – $3,017 | $1,509 – $2,011 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $2,514 – $3,352 | $1,676 – $2,235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $2,891 – $3,855 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,540 – $6,053 | $3,269 – $4,358 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
Transport only, for an estimated 776 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, Burlington to Raleigh
776 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,880. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,492 to $4,656, 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 Burlington to Raleigh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 198 people a year (±131) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.3% 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 240 people a year (±205) moving from Vermont to North Carolina and about 508 people a year (±414) from North Carolina to Vermont — a net gain for Vermont of about 268 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| 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
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Burlington (9 counting those licensed only inside Vermont). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
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 Vermont 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 Burlington 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 776 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 Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Montpelier, VT | ~41 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Burlington to Albany, NY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Also moving to Raleigh: from Durham, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Fayetteville, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Burlington to Raleigh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Raleigh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 776 miles cost about $2,619 – $3,492 for a studio, $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Raleigh take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Burlington to Raleigh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,676 – $2,235 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,492 – $4,656 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,514 – $3,352.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Raleigh?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Raleigh is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Burlington hold it.
How many people move from Burlington to Raleigh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 198 people a year (margin of error ±131) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, 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.