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Kill Devil Hills, NC

Johnson City, TN → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Johnson City to Kill Devil Hills

About 442 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,050–$4,530, delivery in 1–3 days, 93 carriers on the Johnson City side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

  • 442 miroad distance
  • 8 h 19 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,050–$4,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 442 miles (375 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 19 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
93 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Johnson City

The route from Johnson City, TN to Kill Devil Hills, NC covers roughly 442 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,050 to $4,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 19 min.

On the Johnson City side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.

Johnson City has a population of about 74,000 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Johnson City is considerably denser (1,633 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. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Johnson City to Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 442 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,830 $2,230 $2,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,050 $3,720 $4,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,870 $5,940 $7,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,700 $8,170 $9,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$600–$850

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,080

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

Full-service mover

$3,050–$4,530

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Johnson City (origin)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

Near Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC

USDOT
4073065
MC
1547821
Based in
Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 491-2353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2813882
Based in
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 255-5663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
683834
MC
313301
Based in
Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (252) 796-0795 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4038509
MC
1527618
Based in
Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 491-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Johnson City to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,720 for a one-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,530 for a two-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,250 for a three-bedroom and $6,700 to $9,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Johnson City?

About 442 road miles (375 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Tennessee 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 Johnson City to Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,080. 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 Johnson City–Kill Devil Hills corridor.