Concord, NC → Cary, NC · Short-haul move
About 124 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,970–$2,920, delivery in 1–2 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 514 in Cary.
Cary sits about 124 miles east of Concord, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul 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 2 h 50 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,970 and $2,920, before packing or storage.
On the Concord side there are 441 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (326 of them authorized for interstate work), and 514 around Cary (277 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 Cary.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Cary about 183,582. Cary is the denser city (2,951 people per square mile versus 1,657 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,140 | $3,830 | $4,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,320 | $5,270 | $6,430 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,970–$2,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → Cary, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Redwog LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC
Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC
Legal name: C&l Transport INC
Legal name: Sg Of Raleigh LLC
Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $1,970 to $2,920 for a two-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,680 for a three-bedroom and $4,320 to $6,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 124 road miles (105 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 50 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Concord and Cary 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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.
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 Concord–Cary corridor.