Dodge City, KS → New Bern, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Dodge City to New Bern

About 1,517 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,600–$8,320, delivery in 5–10 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 120 in New Bern.

1,517 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,600–$8,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dodge City, Kansas
To: New Bern, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,517 miles (1,286 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 120 (60 interstate)

Reverse: New Bern → Dodge City

Moving from Dodge City to New Bern is a cross-country move of roughly 1,517 road miles, heading east from Kansas 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 $5,600 to $8,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Dodge City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around New Bern (60 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 New Bern.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and New Bern about 32,000. Dodge City is considerably denser (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,099), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to New Bern

Full-service estimate for 1,517 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,360	$4,090	$4,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,600	$6,820	$8,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,950	$10,920	$13,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,310	$15,010	$18,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,370–$3,490

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

Full-service mover

$5,600–$8,320

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Dodge City (origin)

A & J Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Hessman

USDOT: 1447152
MC: 544882
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (620) 408-7988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzalez Ltl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4192524
MC: 1616004
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (620) 339-2584 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gunsmoke Motors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4361075
MC: 1706574
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (620) 430-1108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blansolo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8073832
MC: 63832851
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (201) 772-1971 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Towing And Recovery

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC

USDOT: 954530
MC: 1334543
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (620) 227-8606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eli Cook Construction LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2370991
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (620) 338-6034 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & M Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Duane Nietling

USDOT: 2538115
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 338-3780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3995376
MC: 1500061
Based in: Jetmore, KS 67854 (24 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (620) 357-1281 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near New Bern (destination)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2466764
MC: 1128524
Based in: New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4018865
MC: 1515292
Based in: New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT: 3979849
MC: 1490637
Based in: New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 967055
MC: 414314
Based in: New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2929766
MC: 43363
Based in: New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2951031
MC: 999192
Based in: New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4002920
MC: 1504964
Based in: New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2626898
Based in: New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in New Bern accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dodge City to New Bern?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,360 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,320 for a two-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,320 for a three-bedroom and $12,310 to $18,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bern from Dodge City?

About 1,517 road miles (1,286 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Kansas 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 Dodge City to New Bern?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,490. 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 Dodge City–New Bern corridor.