Fort Worth, TX → Raleigh, NC · Long-distance move
About 1,282 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 739 in Raleigh.
Moving from Fort Worth to Raleigh is a long-distance move of roughly 1,282 road miles, heading east from Texas to North Carolina.
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 $5,190 to $7,720 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 22 h 48 min.
On the Fort Worth side there are 2,811 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Raleigh about 506,306. The two cities have comparable density (2,646 and 3,179 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,300 | $10,130 | $12,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,420 | $13,920 | $16,990 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,190–$7,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fort Worth, TX → Raleigh, NC. 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.
Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC
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Legal name: All American Relocation INC
Legal name: Forward Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a two-bedroom, $8,300 to $12,350 for a three-bedroom and $11,420 to $16,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,282 road miles (1,087 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 48 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Fort Worth–Raleigh corridor.