Gentle Movers
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
- USDOT
- 4164289
- MC
- 1600731
- Based in
- Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Carson City, NV → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Cross-country move
About 2,831 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,040–$11,970, delivery in 7–14 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.
Moving from Carson City to Kill Devil Hills is a cross-country move of roughly 2,831 road miles, heading east from Nevada 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 $8,040 to $11,970 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 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Carson City side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.
Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Kill Devil Hills is the denser city (642 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,920 | $4,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,830 | $5,890 | $7,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,040 | $9,810 | $11,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,870 | $15,690 | $19,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,700 | $21,580 | $26,330 |
$3,960–$5,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,550–$5,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,040–$11,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carson City, NV → Kill Devil Hills, 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.
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
Legal name: Empire Contractors INC
Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,220 to $4,790 for a studio, $4,830 to $7,180 for a one-bedroom, $8,040 to $11,970 for a two-bedroom, $12,870 to $19,150 for a three-bedroom and $17,700 to $26,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,831 road miles (2,399 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Nevada 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 $3,960 to $5,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,550 to $5,220. 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 Carson City–Kill Devil Hills corridor.