Gaftek INC
- USDOT
- 814881
- MC
- 101453
- Based in
- Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 52 trucks, 28 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Concord, NH → Jacksonville, NC · Long-distance move
About 785 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,190–$6,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 52 carriers on the Concord side and 59 in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville sits about 785 miles southwest of Concord, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to North Carolina that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,190 to $6,240 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 14 h 14 min.
On the Concord side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.
Concord has a population of about 45,000 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Jacksonville is the denser city (1,490 people per square mile versus 688 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,040 | $2,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,710 | $8,180 | $9,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,220 | $11,250 | $13,720 |
$1,110–$1,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,720–$2,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,190–$6,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NH → Jacksonville, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,980 for a three-bedroom and $9,220 to $13,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 785 road miles (665 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 14 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Hampshire into North Carolina 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 $1,110 to $1,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,530. 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–Jacksonville corridor.