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Charlotte, NC → Duluth, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Charlotte to Duluth

About 1,169 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,040–$7,500, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,057 carriers on the Charlotte side and 57 in Duluth.

  • 1,169 miroad distance
  • 20 h 51 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,040–$7,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,169 miles (991 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 51 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,057 (765 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Duluth → Charlotte

Moving from Charlotte to Duluth is a long-distance move of roughly 1,169 road miles, heading northwest from North Carolina to Minnesota.

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 $5,040 to $7,500 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 51 min.

On the Charlotte side there are 1,057 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (765 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Duluth (26 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 Duluth.

Charlotte has a population of about 964,784 and Duluth about 86,000. Charlotte is considerably denser (2,837 people per square mile versus 1,210), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Charlotte to Duluth

Full-service estimate for 1,169 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,460 $3,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,030 $3,690 $4,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,040 $6,150 $7,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,070 $9,840 $12,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,090 $13,530 $16,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,330

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$5,040–$7,500

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Charlotte, NC → Duluth, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Charlotte (origin)

Harris Teeter LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16362
MC
200790
Based in
Matthews, NC 28105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
389 trucks, 455 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (704) 844-3656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max World Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4178043
MC
1608130
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28277 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 118 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (929) 272-4344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freshpoint

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC

USDOT
1795137
MC
653312
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clear Roadway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3447504
MC
1121363
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28213 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (704) 288-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Euro Line Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1466429
MC
553988
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28273 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (888) 969-6913 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clt Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2449060
MC
845309
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (704) 668-0998 Route Verify on FMCSA

E L S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Express Logistics Services INC

USDOT
1375017
MC
518134
Based in
Pineville, NC 28134 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (704) 426-0255 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asd Team LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2350036
MC
804467
Based in
Indian Trail, NC 28079 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (704) 234-8358 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,057 movers in Charlotte

Near Duluth (destination)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75250
MC
146133
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (715) 392-8161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated

USDOT
268169
MC
147177
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (218) 729-3310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322412
MC
792780
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (218) 227-5528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778756
MC
648837
Based in
Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (218) 727-8811 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1129233
MC
479810
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (715) 392-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC

USDOT
4177839
MC
1608016
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (715) 398-2964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated

USDOT
2250384
MC
767610
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (715) 394-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252537
MC
1651054
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (218) 343-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Duluth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Charlotte to Duluth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,500 for a one-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,500 for a two-bedroom, $8,070 to $12,000 for a three-bedroom and $11,090 to $16,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Duluth from Charlotte?

About 1,169 road miles (991 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 51 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 Charlotte to Duluth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Charlotte–Duluth corridor.