Jacksonville, NC → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 155 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,070–$3,090, delivery in 1–2 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.
Moving from Jacksonville to Kill Devil Hills is a regional long-distance move of roughly 155 road miles, heading northeast within 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 $2,070 to $3,090 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 3 h 22 min.
On the Jacksonville side there are 59 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (31 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Jacksonville is considerably denser (1,490 people per square mile versus 642), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,070 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,560 | $5,560 | $6,790 |
$310–$440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,070–$3,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, NC → Kill Devil Hills, 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: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC
Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC
Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,240 to $1,850 for a one-bedroom, $2,070 to $3,090 for a two-bedroom, $3,320 to $4,940 for a three-bedroom and $4,560 to $6,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 155 road miles (132 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 22 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 Jacksonville and Kill Devil Hills 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 $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,700. 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.
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 Jacksonville–Kill Devil Hills corridor.