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 → State College, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 398 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,970–$4,420, delivery in 1–3 days, 338 carriers on the Durham side and 104 in State College.
State College sits about 398 miles north of Durham, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,970 to $4,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 34 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 104 around State College (47 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 State College.
Durham has a population of about 305,561 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 2,513 in Durham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,750 | $5,790 | $7,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,530 | $7,970 | $9,720 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,380–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,970–$4,420
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Durham, NC → State College, PA. 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 $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,650 for a one-bedroom, $2,970 to $4,420 for a two-bedroom, $4,750 to $7,070 for a three-bedroom and $6,530 to $9,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 398 road miles (337 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 34 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Pennsylvania 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 $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,020. 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–State College corridor.