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Concord, NC

Carlsbad, CA → Concord, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Carlsbad to Concord

About 2,462 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,190–$12,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 85 carriers on the Carlsbad side and 441 in Concord.

  • 2,462 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,190–$12,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,462 miles (2,087 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
85 (27 interstate)
Movers at destination
441 (326 interstate)

Reverse: Concord → Carlsbad

Concord sits about 2,462 miles east of Carlsbad, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to North Carolina that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,190 to $12,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Carlsbad side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 of them authorized for interstate work), and 441 around Concord (326 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 Concord.

Carlsbad has a population of about 112,260 and Concord about 114,598. Carlsbad is considerably denser (3,036 people per square mile versus 1,657), 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 California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Carlsbad to Concord

Full-service estimate for 2,462 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,280 $4,000 $4,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,920 $6,000 $7,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,190 $9,990 $12,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,110 $15,990 $19,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,030 $21,980 $26,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,430–$4,840

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

Portable container

$3,220–$4,730

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

Full-service mover

$8,190–$12,190

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 Carlsbad (origin)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
440672
MC
277756
Based in
Vista, CA 92084 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
311 trucks, 309 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (760) 744-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cronus Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1840993
MC
701726
Based in
Oceanside, CA 92057 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (760) 618-0707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159029
MC
750403
Based in
Vista, CA 92081 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 598-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2660024
MC
1709631
Based in
Vista, CA 92083 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 941-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Resendiz Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3398785
MC
1134994
Based in
Escondido, CA 92026 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 509-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antida Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2619707
MC
913842
Based in
San Diego, CA 92127 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 398-6994 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&r Moving & Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2925375
MC
987038
Based in
Carlsbad, CA 92011 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (619) 807-0772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of North Vista San Marcos

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Araya Construction INC

USDOT
2129355
Based in
San Marcos, CA 92069 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 758-3454 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Carlsbad

Near Concord (destination)

Ryder

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation

USDOT
191496
MC
154105
Based in
Concord, NC 28027 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,954 trucks, 3,010 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (786) 247-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freshpoint

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC

USDOT
1795137
MC
653312
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clear Roadway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3447504
MC
1121363
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28213 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (704) 288-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speed Transit Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2785107
MC
928047
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (704) 946-8027 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmm Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Redwog LLC

USDOT
2522039
MC
875658
Based in
Rockwell, NC 28138 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (888) 653-7040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yolo Express INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3673085
MC
1274496
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 965-4318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Charlotte

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC

USDOT
4191842
MC
1615630
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (864) 444-2769 Route Verify on FMCSA

Make A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT
2452878
MC
851348
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 441 movers in Concord

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Carlsbad to Concord?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,280 to $4,880 for a studio, $4,920 to $7,310 for a one-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,190 for a two-bedroom, $13,110 to $19,500 for a three-bedroom and $18,030 to $26,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Concord from Carlsbad?

About 2,462 road miles (2,087 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Carlsbad to Concord?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,430 to $4,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,220 to $4,730. 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 Carlsbad–Concord corridor.