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

Movers from Boone to Fairfax

About 355 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,890–$4,300, delivery in 1–3 days, 108 carriers on the Boone side and 534 in Fairfax.

355 miroad distance
6 h 49 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,890–$4,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boone, North Carolina
To: Fairfax, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 355 miles (301 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 49 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 108 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination: 534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Boone

Fairfax sits about 355 miles northeast of Boone, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Virginia 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 $2,890 to $4,300 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 49 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 534 around Fairfax (383 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 Fairfax.

Boone has a population of about 19,000 and Fairfax about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,991 and 3,869 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 355 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	$1,730	$2,110	$2,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,890	$3,520	$4,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,620	$5,630	$6,870
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,350	$7,750	$9,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$510–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

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

Full-service mover

$2,890–$4,300

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

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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 Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cort Business Services Corporation

USDOT: 312005
MC: 669564
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 353 trucks, 689 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 968-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1065394
MC: 196957
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 173 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&a Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 503883
MC: 161483
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20152 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (703) 471-8338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Guys Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 2455961
MC: 848140
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (703) 406-9605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Spring Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 335447
MC: 323447
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 631-9339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collins Brothers Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1098237
MC: 1569912
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (703) 661-6045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 743794
MC: 352714
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (703) 733-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 534 movers in Fairfax

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,730 to $2,580 for a one-bedroom, $2,890 to $4,300 for a two-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,870 for a three-bedroom and $6,350 to $9,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Boone?

About 355 road miles (301 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 49 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 Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $510 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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–Fairfax corridor.