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Chapel Hill, NC

Fargo, ND → Chapel Hill, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Fargo to Chapel Hill

About 1,401 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 99 carriers on the Fargo side and 158 in Chapel Hill.

  • 1,401 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,480–$8,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,401 miles (1,187 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
99 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
158 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Chapel Hill → Fargo

Chapel Hill sits about 1,401 miles southeast of Fargo, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to North Carolina that most movers classify as a 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 $5,480 to $8,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Fargo side there are 99 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 158 around Chapel Hill (95 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 Chapel Hill.

Fargo has a population of about 136,275 and Chapel Hill about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,530 and 2,861 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Fargo to Chapel Hill

Full-service estimate for 1,401 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,190 $2,670 $3,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,290 $4,010 $4,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,480 $6,680 $8,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,760 $10,690 $13,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,050 $14,690 $17,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,040–$2,880

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,340

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

Full-service mover

$5,480–$8,150

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Fargo, ND → Chapel Hill, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Fargo (origin)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
404961
MC
233791
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184416
MC
151665
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
538508
MC
268241
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (701) 281-3006 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338255
MC
1066651
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North Loop Tl LLC

USDOT
291072
MC
184368
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (701) 277-0039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Midwest Moving Company LLC

USDOT
3263587
MC
1029171
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (800) 851-8235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Fargo LLC

USDOT
3220190
MC
1007626
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (701) 566-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3340656
MC
1066193
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 630-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 99 movers in Fargo

Near Chapel Hill (destination)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC

USDOT
3319990
MC
1056199
Based in
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (919) 961-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers INC

USDOT
675014
MC
315111
Based in
Durham, NC 27701 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (919) 419-1059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT
3139734
MC
98319
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (919) 656-4043 Route Verify on FMCSA

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina

USDOT
1071807
MC
550171
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (919) 425-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Howards Cargo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Howard'S Cargo LLC

USDOT
3876757
MC
1421028
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (704) 621-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

North State Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
520251
MC
262686
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (919) 215-9430 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 158 movers in Chapel Hill

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fargo to Chapel Hill?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,890 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a two-bedroom, $8,760 to $13,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,050 to $17,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chapel Hill from Fargo?

About 1,401 road miles (1,187 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Dakota 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 Fargo to Chapel Hill?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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 Fargo–Chapel Hill corridor.