Winston-Salem, NC

Fayetteville, AR → Winston-Salem, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Fayetteville to Winston-Salem

About 915 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 64 carriers on the Fayetteville side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

  • 915 miroad distance
  • 16 h 29 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,130–$6,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 915 miles (776 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 29 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
64 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Fayetteville

Winston-Salem sits about 915 miles east of Fayetteville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas 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 $4,130 to $6,140 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 16 h 29 min.

On the Fayetteville side there are 64 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 254 around Winston-Salem (182 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 Winston-Salem.

Fayetteville has a population of about 106,623 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. The two cities have comparable density (1,737 and 1,881 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 915 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,010 $2,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,480 $3,020 $3,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,130 $5,030 $6,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,080 $11,070 $13,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,390–$1,960

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

Portable container

$1,840–$2,700

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

Full-service mover

$4,130–$6,140

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 Fayetteville (origin)

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3775206
MC
1349323
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3264958
MC
1029820
Based in
Springdale, AR 72762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111766
MC
172371
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
305749
MC
245874
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2445809
MC
844007
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Modern Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3531948
MC
1176121
Based in
Fayetteville, AR 72704 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Rn Distributor Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3352730
MC
1072154
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

On Time Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1615641
MC
597208
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

Near Winston-Salem (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Purple Crow

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1005862
MC
749370
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1326554
MC
517070
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597857
MC
288282
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2252338
MC
768382
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27103 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Fht

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1333696
MC
522525
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Rcw Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3174206
MC
121232
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Mos Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2440551
MC
841908
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 254 movers in Winston-Salem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,080 to $13,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Fayetteville?

About 915 road miles (776 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arkansas 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 Fayetteville to Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,700. 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 Fayetteville–Winston-Salem corridor.