Chapel Hill, NC → Worcester, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Chapel Hill to Worcester

About 690 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,180–$6,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 158 carriers on the Chapel Hill side and 226 in Worcester.

690 miroad distance
12 h 36 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,180–$6,2202-bedroom estimate

Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
To: Worcester, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 690 miles (585 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 36 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 158 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination: 226 (135 interstate)

Reverse: Worcester → Chapel Hill

The route from Chapel Hill, NC to Worcester, MA covers roughly 690 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,180 to $6,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 36 min.

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 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.

Chapel Hill has a population of about 62,000 and Worcester about 213,862. Worcester is the denser city (5,522 people per square mile versus 2,861 in Chapel Hill), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Chapel Hill to Worcester

Full-service estimate for 690 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,670	$2,040	$2,490
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,510	$3,060	$3,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,180	$5,100	$6,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,690	$8,160	$9,950
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,200	$11,220	$13,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,010–$1,420

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,410

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

Full-service mover

$4,180–$6,220

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Chapel Hill, NC → Worcester, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Worcester (destination)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 17902
MC: 167834
Based in: Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (508) 270-7203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 536660
MC: 267848
Based in: Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (508) 752-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 7378699
Based in: Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (774) 303-7984 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Piece By Piece Movers LLC

USDOT: 1971286
MC: 697653
Based in: Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (617) 515-9886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC

USDOT: 1141917
MC: 462886
Based in: Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 516-6837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4211468
MC: 1626380
Based in: Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (508) 769-9667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 255214
MC: 202018
Based in: Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (508) 755-8572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 1637689
MC: 633243
Based in: Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (617) 202-9566 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Worcester

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Worcester if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

Near Chapel Hill

Near Worcester

Related routes

Other destinations from Chapel Hill

Other origins to Worcester

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,730 for a one-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,220 for a two-bedroom, $6,690 to $9,950 for a three-bedroom and $9,200 to $13,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Worcester from Chapel Hill?

About 690 road miles (585 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Massachusetts 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 Worcester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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–Worcester corridor.