Asheville, NC → Boone, NC · Short-haul move

Movers from Asheville to Boone

About 79 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,350–$2,000, delivery in 1–2 days, 120 carriers on the Asheville side and 108 in Boone.

79 miroad distance
2 h 4 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,350–$2,0002-bedroom estimate

Photo: Jeremy Mikkola from Boone, NC · CC BY 2.0

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Route summary

From: Asheville, North Carolina
To: Boone, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 79 miles (67 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 4 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (North Carolina)
Movers at origin: 120 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination: 108 (84 interstate)

Reverse: Boone → Asheville

The route from Asheville, NC to Boone, NC covers roughly 79 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,350 and $2,000, before packing or storage.

On the Asheville side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 of them authorized for interstate work), and 108 around Boone (84 interstate). For an in-state 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 Boone.

Asheville has a population of about 95,000 and Boone about 19,000. Boone is the denser city (2,991 people per square mile versus 2,080 in Asheville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Asheville to Boone

Full-service estimate for 79 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$760	$930	$1,130
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$860	$1,050	$1,290
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,350	$1,640	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,020	$2,470	$3,010
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,950	$3,600	$4,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,600

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

Full-service mover

$1,350–$2,000

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Asheville (origin)

Carolina Logistic INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2073146
MC: 724258
Based in: Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (828) 367-7749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire National INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2878524
MC: 966111
Based in: Fletcher, NC 28732 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (800) 985-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anchor Logistics Xpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2025845
MC: 712157
Based in: Asheville, NC 28806 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (828) 707-9161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Asheville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ams&sons Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 1555930
MC: 577552
Based in: Fletcher, NC 28732 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (828) 681-5252 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carolina Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1544288
MC: 574276
Based in: Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (828) 548-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3183831
MC: 129079
Based in: Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (828) 707-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Union Transfer And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 97211
MC: 96435
Based in: Arden, NC 28704 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 209-0171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gasperson Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wnc Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 281010
MC: 183831
Based in: Asheville, NC 28804 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (828) 658-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Boone (destination)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 16348
MC: 192294
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 264-2177 Route Verify on FMCSA

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 16456
MC: 195768
Based in: Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 264-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1863397
MC: 673860
Based in: Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (828) 264-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3746654
MC: 1328361
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (828) 989-9031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3376451
MC: 1083100
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (828) 964-8667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Robert Herman

USDOT: 1400239
MC: 551813
Based in: Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (828) 297-4526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2442541
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (828) 264-2475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 48104
MC: 162035
Based in: Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 725-4259 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 108 movers in Boone

Tips for this move

For a move under about 150 miles you can often choose between an hourly and a flat rate—ask for both.
Confirm whether travel time between Asheville and Boone is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Boone with daylight to spare.
Check North Carolina intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Asheville to Boone?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $760 to $1,130 for a studio, $860 to $1,290 for a one-bedroom, $1,350 to $2,000 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,010 for a three-bedroom and $2,950 to $4,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boone from Asheville?

About 79 road miles (67 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Asheville and Boone are in North Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Asheville to Boone?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Asheville–Boone corridor.