Durham, NC

Asheville, NC → Durham, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Asheville to Durham

About 244 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,390–$3,550, delivery in 1–2 days, 120 carriers on the Asheville side and 338 in Durham.

  • 244 miroad distance
  • 4 h 54 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,390–$3,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 244 miles (207 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 54 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (North Carolina)
Movers at origin
120 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination
338 (194 interstate)

Reverse: Durham → Asheville

Durham sits about 244 miles east of Asheville, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,390 to $3,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 54 min.

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 338 around Durham (194 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 Durham.

Asheville has a population of about 95,000 and Durham about 305,561. The two cities have comparable density (2,080 and 2,513 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Asheville to Durham

Full-service estimate for 244 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,430 $1,750 $2,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,390 $2,910 $3,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,820 $4,650 $5,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,250 $6,400 $7,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$570

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,390–$3,550

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 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

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

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

Two Men And A Truck Of Asheville

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

Gasperson Transfer

Licensed interstate
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

All 120 movers in Asheville

Near Durham (destination)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319990
MC
1056199
Based in
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
675014
MC
315111
Based in
Durham, NC 27701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3139734
MC
98319
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
906054
MC
392699
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1071807
MC
550171
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Storr Logistics Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9206129
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 338 movers in Durham

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,430 to $2,130 for a one-bedroom, $2,390 to $3,550 for a two-bedroom, $3,820 to $5,680 for a three-bedroom and $5,250 to $7,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Durham from Asheville?

About 244 road miles (207 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

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

No. Because both Asheville and Durham 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 Durham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Durham corridor.