Chapel Hill, NC → Raleigh, NC · Local move

Movers from Chapel Hill to Raleigh

About 28 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,110–$1,650, delivery in 0–1 days, 158 carriers on the Chapel Hill side and 739 in Raleigh.

28 miroad distance
53 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,110–$1,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
To: Raleigh, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 28 miles (23 straight-line)
Drive time: 53 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (North Carolina)
Movers at origin: 158 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination: 739 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Raleigh → Chapel Hill

Raleigh sits about 28 miles east of Chapel Hill, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 53 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,110 and $1,650, before packing or storage.

On the Chapel Hill side there are 158 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Raleigh (399 interstate). For an in-state 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 Raleigh.

Chapel Hill has a population of about 62,000 and Raleigh about 506,306. The two cities have comparable density (2,861 and 3,179 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Chapel Hill to Raleigh

Full-service estimate for 28 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$590	$710	$870
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$690	$840	$1,030
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,110	$1,350	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,730	$2,110	$2,570
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,590	$3,160	$3,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$180–$250

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

Portable container

$1,040–$1,540

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

Full-service mover

$1,110–$1,650

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Chapel Hill (origin)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC

USDOT: 3319990
MC: 1056199
Based in: Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (919) 961-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers INC

USDOT: 675014
MC: 315111
Based in: Durham, NC 27701 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (919) 419-1059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2939017
MC: 98627
Based in: Morrisville, NC 27560 (13 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

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

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

Howards Cargo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Howard'S Cargo LLC

USDOT: 3876757
MC: 1421028
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (704) 621-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

North State Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 520251
MC: 262686
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (919) 215-9430 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 158 movers in Chapel Hill

Near Raleigh (destination)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC

USDOT: 1534531
MC: 648624
Based in: Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 345 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (919) 488-3636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2u2day Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3434201
MC: 1114105
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (919) 609-1544 Route Verify on FMCSA

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All American Relocation INC

USDOT: 917428
MC: 397148
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (919) 256-7193 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Forward Moving LLC

USDOT: 2574332
MC: 935064
Based in: Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 35 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (702) 418-3321 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Boy And His Truck Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3996385
MC: 1500731
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27616 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (252) 649-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2939017
MC: 98627
Based in: Morrisville, NC 27560 (11 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 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (919) 450-6374 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Raleigh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chapel Hill to Raleigh?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $590 to $870 for a studio, $690 to $1,030 for a one-bedroom, $1,110 to $1,650 for a two-bedroom, $1,730 to $2,570 for a three-bedroom and $2,590 to $3,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Raleigh from Chapel Hill?

About 28 road miles (23 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Chapel Hill and Raleigh are in North Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Chapel Hill to Raleigh?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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 Chapel Hill–Raleigh corridor.