Wilmington, NC

Coronado, CA → Wilmington, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Coronado to Wilmington

About 2,658 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,540–$12,700, delivery in 7–14 days, 193 carriers on the Coronado side and 93 in Wilmington.

  • 2,658 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,540–$12,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,658 miles (2,253 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
193 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Coronado

Moving from Coronado to Wilmington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,658 road miles, heading east from California to North Carolina.

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 $8,540 to $12,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Coronado side there are 193 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.

Coronado has a population of about 21,000 and Wilmington about 126,809. The two cities have comparable density (2,587 and 2,246 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Coronado to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 2,658 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,410 $4,160 $5,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,120 $6,250 $7,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,540 $10,410 $12,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,660 $16,660 $20,320
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,780 $22,900 $27,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,630–$5,130

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

Portable container

$3,390–$4,990

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

Full-service mover

$8,540–$12,700

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Coronado (origin)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476079
MC
1145709
Based in
Coronado, CA 92118 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Direct & Export Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3208894
MC
1072778
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Bulldog Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2771974
MC
1160494
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Jesse Fernando Leal Rivera

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3804829
MC
1370841
Based in
San Ysidro, CA 92173 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

National City Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
56567
MC
66993
Based in
National City, CA 91950 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dynapack Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3144828
MC
101534
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 193 movers in Coronado

Near Wilmington (destination)

Port City Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
223391
MC
174301
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1010926
MC
425982
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Miracle Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461529
MC
852349
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

J & C Custom Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951979
MC
407784
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28412 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
916912
MC
397132
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Two Men And A Truck Wilmington Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4579933
MC
1822984
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Just Move It

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3250986
MC
1148366
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3120022
MC
87417
Based in
Leland, NC 28451 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 93 movers in Wilmington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Coronado to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,410 to $5,080 for a studio, $5,120 to $7,620 for a one-bedroom, $8,540 to $12,700 for a two-bedroom, $13,660 to $20,320 for a three-bedroom and $18,780 to $27,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Coronado?

About 2,658 road miles (2,253 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Coronado to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,630 to $5,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,390 to $4,990. 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 Coronado–Wilmington corridor.