Moab, UT

Durham, NC → Moab, UT · Cross-country move

Movers from Durham to Moab

About 1,990 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,600–$9,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 338 carriers on the Durham side and 1 in Moab.

  • 1,990 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,600–$9,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,990 miles (1,687 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
338 (194 interstate)
Movers at destination
1 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Moab → Durham

Moving from Durham to Moab is a cross-country move of roughly 1,990 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Utah.

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 $6,600 to $9,820 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Durham side there are 338 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (194 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1 around Moab (1 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 Moab.

Durham has a population of about 305,561 and Moab about 5,000. Durham is considerably denser (2,513 people per square mile versus 1,118), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Durham to Moab

Full-service estimate for 1,990 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,570 $12,880 $15,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,530 $17,720 $21,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,790–$3,950

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

Portable container

$2,800–$4,110

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

Full-service mover

$6,600–$9,820

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 Durham (origin)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319990
MC
1056199
Based in
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
675014
MC
315111
Based in
Durham, NC 27701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3139734
MC
98319
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
906054
MC
392699
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1071807
MC
550171
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Storr Logistics Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9206129
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 338 movers in Durham

Near Moab (destination)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
789926
MC
352774
Based in
Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 1 movers in Moab

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Durham to Moab?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,890 for a one-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a two-bedroom, $10,570 to $15,720 for a three-bedroom and $14,530 to $21,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Moab from Durham?

About 1,990 road miles (1,687 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 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 North Carolina into Utah 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 Durham to Moab?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,790 to $3,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,800 to $4,110. 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 Durham–Moab corridor.