Winston-Salem, NC

Garland, TX → Winston-Salem, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Garland to Winston-Salem

About 1,129 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,820–$7,170, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,745 carriers on the Garland side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

  • 1,129 miroad distance
  • 20 h 10 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,820–$7,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,129 miles (957 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 10 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,745 (758 interstate)
Movers at destination
254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Garland

The route from Garland, TX to Winston-Salem, NC covers roughly 1,129 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,820 to $7,170 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 20 h 10 min.

On the Garland side there are 1,745 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (758 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.

Garland has a population of about 249,625 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. Garland is considerably denser (4,309 people per square mile versus 1,881), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Garland to Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 1,129 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,930 $2,350 $2,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,890 $3,530 $4,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,820 $5,880 $7,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,710 $9,400 $11,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,600 $12,930 $15,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$4,820–$7,170

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 Garland (origin)

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Reid Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4128045
Based in
Rockwall, TX 75087 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gray Way Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4166506
MC
1601836
Based in
Dallas, TX 75201 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Blackridge Operating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3077708
MC
64845
Based in
Rowlett, TX 75088 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 1,745 movers in Garland

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 Garland to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,870 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,300 for a one-bedroom, $4,820 to $7,170 for a two-bedroom, $7,710 to $11,470 for a three-bedroom and $10,600 to $15,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Garland?

About 1,129 road miles (957 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 10 min.

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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garland to Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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 Garland–Winston-Salem corridor.