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Kill Devil Hills, NC

Abilene, TX → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Abilene to Kill Devil Hills

About 1,644 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,940–$8,830, delivery in 5–10 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

  • 1,644 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,940–$8,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,644 miles (1,393 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
44 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Abilene

Moving from Abilene to Kill Devil Hills is a cross-country move of roughly 1,644 road miles, heading east from Texas to North Carolina.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,940 to $8,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Abilene side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Kill Devil Hills.

Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Abilene is considerably denser (1,173 people per square mile versus 642), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Abilene to Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 1,644 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,380 $2,900 $3,530
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,940 $7,240 $8,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,500 $11,590 $14,140
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,060 $15,930 $19,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,290–$3,230

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,490–$3,660

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,940–$8,830

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Abilene (origin)

Arim Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
278906
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (325) 695-1684 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emmabuz LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074734
MC
1548815
Based in
Abilene, TX 79606 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (325) 201-2910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Motion Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3813269
MC
1377020
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (954) 444-5002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hhh&n LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3668944
MC
1271457
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (325) 201-5610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faderah Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4409948
MC
1768741
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (713) 258-4292 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bwj Properties LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2837315
MC
1079840
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (325) 672-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Pace Solutions LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4500911
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (325) 829-5377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Complete Moving And Storage Of Abilene INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2077019
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (325) 692-0613 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 44 movers in Abilene

Near Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC

USDOT
4073065
MC
1547821
Based in
Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 491-2353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2813882
Based in
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 255-5663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
683834
MC
313301
Based in
Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (252) 796-0795 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4038509
MC
1527618
Based in
Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 491-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Abilene to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,300 for a one-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,830 for a two-bedroom, $9,500 to $14,140 for a three-bedroom and $13,060 to $19,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Abilene?

About 1,644 road miles (1,393 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into North Carolina makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Abilene to Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,290 to $3,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Abilene–Kill Devil Hills corridor.