Alpharetta, GA → Durham, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 391 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,910–$4,340, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 338 in Durham.
Moving from Alpharetta to Durham is a regional long-distance move of roughly 391 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia 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 $2,910 to $4,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 27 min.
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 338 around Durham (194 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 Durham.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and Durham about 305,561. The two cities have comparable density (2,447 and 2,513 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,660 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,410 | $7,820 | $9,540 |
$550–$780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,910–$4,340
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,600 for a one-bedroom, $2,910 to $4,340 for a two-bedroom, $4,660 to $6,940 for a three-bedroom and $6,410 to $9,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 391 road miles (331 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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.
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 Alpharetta–Durham corridor.