Augusta, GA → New Bern, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 365 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,820–$4,200, delivery in 1–3 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 120 in New Bern.
Moving from Augusta to New Bern is a regional long-distance move of roughly 365 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 $2,820 to $4,200 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.
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 120 around New Bern (60 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 New Bern.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and New Bern about 32,000. New Bern is the denser city (1,099 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 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,520 | $5,510 | $6,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,210 | $7,570 | $9,240 |
$530–$740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,350–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,820–$4,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → New Bern, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,690 to $2,520 for a one-bedroom, $2,820 to $4,200 for a two-bedroom, $4,520 to $6,720 for a three-bedroom and $6,210 to $9,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 365 road miles (310 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h.
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 $530 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,980. 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–New Bern corridor.