Concord, NC → Knoxville, TN · Regional long-distance move
About 224 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,290–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 229 in Knoxville.
Moving from Concord to Knoxville is a regional long-distance move of roughly 224 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Tennessee.
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 $2,290 to $3,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 34 min.
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 229 around Knoxville (129 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 Knoxville.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Knoxville about 202,021. The two cities have comparable density (1,657 and 1,933 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,040 | $6,150 | $7,500 |
$380–$540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,290–$3,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → Knoxville, TN. 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: Jims Garage & Wrecker Service LLC
Legal name: Hackney Home Furnishings INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,370 to $2,050 for a one-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a three-bedroom and $5,040 to $7,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 224 road miles (190 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 34 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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Tennessee 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. 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–Knoxville corridor.