Greensboro, NC → Wilmington, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 201 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,230–$3,320, delivery in 1–2 days, 341 carriers on the Greensboro side and 93 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 201 miles southeast of Greensboro, so this is an in-state move 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 $2,230 to $3,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 10 min.
On the Greensboro side there are 341 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (243 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Wilmington (53 interstate). For an in-state 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 Wilmington.
Greensboro has a population of about 308,667 and Wilmington about 126,809. The two cities have comparable density (2,307 and 2,246 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,640 | $1,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,730 | $3,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,920 | $6,000 | $7,310 |
$360–$500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,230–$3,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC
Legal name: Mahan & Huff LLC
Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,340 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,320 for a two-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,320 for a three-bedroom and $4,920 to $7,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 201 road miles (170 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 10 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Greensboro and Wilmington are in North Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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 Greensboro–Wilmington corridor.