Pax Logistix
Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC
- 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
Durham, NC → Springfield, IL · Long-distance move
About 757 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 338 carriers on the Durham side and 58 in Springfield.
Moving from Durham to Springfield is a long-distance move of roughly 757 road miles, heading northwest from North Carolina to Illinois.
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 $4,060 to $6,040 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 13 h 45 min.
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 58 around Springfield (45 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 Springfield.
Durham has a population of about 305,561 and Springfield about 112,989. Durham is considerably denser (2,513 people per square mile versus 1,872), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Illinois is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,970 | $3,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,500 | $7,920 | $9,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,930 | $10,890 | $13,290 |
$1,080–$1,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,060–$6,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Durham, NC → Springfield, IL. 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 $1,620 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a two-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a three-bedroom and $8,930 to $13,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 757 road miles (642 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 45 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 North Carolina into Illinois 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 $1,080 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,490. 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.
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–Springfield corridor.