Boone, NC → Alexandria, VA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Boone to Alexandria

About 364 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,920–$4,350, delivery in 1–3 days, 108 carriers on the Boone side and 1,203 in Alexandria.

364 miroad distance
6 h 59 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,920–$4,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boone, North Carolina
To: Alexandria, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 364 miles (309 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 59 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 108 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,203 (740 interstate)

Reverse: Alexandria → Boone

Moving from Boone to Alexandria is a regional long-distance move of roughly 364 road miles, heading northeast from North Carolina to Virginia.

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 $2,920 to $4,350 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 6 h 59 min.

On the Boone side there are 108 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (84 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.

Boone has a population of about 19,000 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 2,991 in Boone), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Boone to Alexandria

Full-service estimate for 364 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,750	$2,140	$2,610
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,920	$3,560	$4,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,670	$5,700	$6,950
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,430	$7,840	$9,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$740

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,980

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

Full-service mover

$2,920–$4,350

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 Boone (origin)

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

Near Alexandria (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lopez Trucking Ii LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 818933
MC: 49847
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 43 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 372-1540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Services Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC

USDOT: 819924
MC: 312495
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 495-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,203 movers in Alexandria

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,610 for a one-bedroom, $2,920 to $4,350 for a two-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a three-bedroom and $6,430 to $9,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alexandria from Boone?

About 364 road miles (309 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 59 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 North Carolina into Virginia 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 Boone to Alexandria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 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.

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 Boone–Alexandria corridor.