Ames, IA → Concord, NC · Long-distance move
About 986 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,360–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 441 in Concord.
Concord sits about 986 miles southeast of Ames, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to North Carolina that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,360 to $6,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 42 min.
On the Ames side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 441 around Concord (326 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 Concord.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Concord about 114,598. Ames is considerably denser (2,355 people per square mile versus 1,657), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,740 | $2,130 | $2,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,590 | $11,690 | $14,270 |
$1,460–$2,070
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,900–$2,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,360–$6,480
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.
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Redwog LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC
Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,380 for a three-bedroom and $9,590 to $14,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 986 road miles (835 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 42 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Iowa 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 $1,460 to $2,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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 Ames–Concord corridor.