Augusta, GA → Cary, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 294 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,570–$3,830, delivery in 1–3 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 514 in Cary.
Moving from Augusta to Cary is a regional long-distance move of roughly 294 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 $2,570 to $3,830 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 5 h 46 min.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 514 around Cary (277 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 Cary.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Cary about 183,582. Cary is the denser city (2,951 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,140 | $3,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,020 | $6,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,900 | $8,420 |
$450–$640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,570–$3,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Cary, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC
Legal name: C&l Transport INC
Legal name: Sg Of Raleigh LLC
Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,830 for a two-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a three-bedroom and $5,660 to $8,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 294 road miles (249 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 46 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 $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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 Augusta–Cary corridor.