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Chapel Hill, NC → San Antonio, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Chapel Hill to San Antonio

About 1,434 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,560–$8,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 158 carriers on the Chapel Hill side and 869 in San Antonio.

  • 1,434 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,560–$8,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,434 miles (1,215 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
158 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
869 (274 interstate)

Reverse: San Antonio → Chapel Hill

The route from Chapel Hill, NC to San Antonio, TX covers roughly 1,434 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,560 to $8,270 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 869 around San Antonio (274 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 San Antonio.

Chapel Hill has a population of about 62,000 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,861 and 2,876 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Chapel Hill to San Antonio

Full-service estimate for 1,434 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,330 $4,070 $4,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,560 $6,780 $8,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,890 $10,840 $13,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,220 $14,910 $18,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,930

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

Portable container

$2,300–$3,380

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

Full-service mover

$5,560–$8,270

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 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 San Antonio (destination)

H-E-B

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H-E-B Lp

USDOT
351057
MC
295504
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78204 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
922 trucks, 1,407 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (210) 938-6559 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convermex USA Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4540286
MC
1801683
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78218 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
366 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (210) 319-2972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parkway Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
212550
MC
208278
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78244 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
261 trucks, 256 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (210) 982-4194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eljo Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1126734
MC
459546
Based in
Universal City, TX 78148 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (210) 535-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scobey Moving & Storage LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274056
MC
491928
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78217 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
123 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (915) 615-0827 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & W Friends Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3112182
MC
83265
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78251 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (504) 701-9461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ibr Loading

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rahimi LLC

USDOT
4390202
MC
1722131
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78227 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (210) 425-7092 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Rush Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087187
MC
728343
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78249 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (210) 870-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 869 movers in San Antonio

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chapel Hill to San Antonio?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,330 to $4,960 for a one-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a two-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,230 for a three-bedroom and $12,220 to $18,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Antonio from Chapel Hill?

About 1,434 road miles (1,215 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Texas 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 Chapel Hill to San Antonio?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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–San Antonio corridor.