Baltimore, MD → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Baltimore to Kill Devil Hills

About 274 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,950, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

274 miroad distance
5 h 25 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,660–$3,9502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Baltimore, Maryland
To: Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 274 miles (233 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 25 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,335 (786 interstate)
Movers at destination: 4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Baltimore

The route from Baltimore, MD to Kill Devil Hills, NC covers roughly 274 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,660 to $3,950 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 25 min.

On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.

Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 642), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Baltimore to Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 274 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,270	$1,550	$1,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,590	$1,940	$2,370
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,660	$3,240	$3,950
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,250	$5,180	$6,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,850	$7,130	$8,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$430–$610

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

Portable container

$1,260–$1,860

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

Full-service mover

$2,660–$3,950

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Baltimore (origin)

Cowan Intermodal Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 215194
MC: 155424
Based in: Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 239 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (410) 247-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baltimore Tank Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 84666
MC: 118899
Based in: Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (410) 760-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Giant Food

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Giant Of Maryland LLC

USDOT: 110018
MC: 170440
Based in: Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 121 trucks, 282 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (301) 543-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cowan Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917652
MC: 396918
Based in: Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (410) 247-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flicks Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3046843
MC: 47885
Based in: Rosedale, MD 21237 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (818) 455-6884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Azt Autos LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2932214
MC: 990235
Based in: Owings Mills, MD 21117 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (443) 941-0001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lancaster Foods LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 328357
MC: 511503
Based in: Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (410) 799-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Nationwide Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 582826
MC: 280577
Based in: Sparrows Point, MD 21219 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (410) 477-9733 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,335 movers in Baltimore

Near Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC

USDOT: 4073065
MC: 1547821
Based in: Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 491-2353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2813882
Based in: Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (252) 255-5663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 683834
MC: 313301
Based in: Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (252) 796-0795 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4038509
MC: 1527618
Based in: Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 491-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

Tips for this move

Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Baltimore–Kill Devil Hills corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,950 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,320 for a three-bedroom and $5,850 to $8,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Baltimore?

About 274 road miles (233 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 25 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Baltimore to Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,860. 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 Baltimore–Kill Devil Hills corridor.