Cary, NC → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Cary to St. Paul

About 1,157 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 514 carriers on the Cary side and 1,099 in St. Paul.

1,157 miroad distance
20 h 39 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,010–$7,4602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Cary, North Carolina
To: St. Paul, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 1,157 miles (981 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 39 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 514 (277 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,099 (499 interstate)

Reverse: St. Paul → Cary

St. Paul sits about 1,157 miles northwest of Cary, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Minnesota that most movers classify as a 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 $5,010 to $7,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 39 min.

On the Cary side there are 514 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (277 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,099 around St. Paul (499 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 St. Paul.

Cary has a population of about 183,582 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,951 in Cary), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Cary to St. Paul

Full-service estimate for 1,157 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,000	$2,440	$2,980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,010	$3,670	$4,470
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,010	$6,110	$7,460
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,020	$9,780	$11,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,030	$13,450	$16,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,640–$2,310

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

Portable container

$2,050–$3,020

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

Full-service mover

$5,010–$7,460

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Cary (origin)

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2939017
MC: 98627
Based in: Morrisville, NC 27560 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4196166
MC: 1617931
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4232130
MC: 1637508
Based in: Cary, NC 27518 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (919) 450-6374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT: 3139734
MC: 98319
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (919) 656-4043 Route Verify on FMCSA

C&l Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: C&l Transport INC

USDOT: 163421
MC: 143081
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27603 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (984) 235-6920 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sg Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT: 906054
MC: 392699
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (919) 875-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Storr Logistics Services

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 9206129
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (919) 313-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina

USDOT: 1071807
MC: 550171
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (919) 425-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 514 movers in Cary

Near St. Paul (destination)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC

USDOT: 125630
MC: 87231
Based in: Eagan, MN 55121 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (651) 480-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berger Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125665
MC: 35358
Based in: Saint Paul, MN 55113 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 221 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (651) 634-3463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC

USDOT: 618375
MC: 700327
Based in: Oakdale, MN 55128 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 213 trucks, 213 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (651) 631-5918 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation

USDOT: 1245045
MC: 1516428
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55404 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (763) 551-7019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC

USDOT: 4167647
MC: 1602419
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55432 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (763) 218-0508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC

USDOT: 978545
MC: 451529
Based in: New Brighton, MN 55112 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 113 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Route Verify on FMCSA

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp

USDOT: 116763
MC: 252540
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55404 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 133 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (612) 359-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C

USDOT: 1514687
MC: 1151708
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 224 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (612) 230-3611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,099 movers in St. Paul

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Cary to St. Paul?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,460 for a two-bedroom, $8,020 to $11,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,030 to $16,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Paul from Cary?

About 1,157 road miles (981 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota 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 Cary to St. Paul?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,640 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,020. 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 Cary–St. Paul corridor.