High Point, NC

Lancaster, PA → High Point, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to High Point

About 407 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,470, delivery in 1–3 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 274 in High Point.

  • 407 miroad distance
  • 7 h 43 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,000–$4,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 407 miles (345 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 43 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination
274 (195 interstate)

Reverse: High Point → Lancaster

High Point sits about 407 miles southwest of Lancaster, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to North Carolina 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 $3,000 to $4,470 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 7 h 43 min.

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 of them authorized for interstate work), and 274 around High Point (195 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 High Point.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and High Point about 120,571. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to High Point

Full-service estimate for 407 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,210 $1,480 $1,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,800 $2,200 $2,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,800 $5,860 $7,140
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$570–$800

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

Portable container

$1,380–$2,030

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

Full-service mover

$3,000–$4,470

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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near High Point (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1326554
MC
517070
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921664
MC
985394
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27409 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408962
MC
828920
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Shuler Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171840
MC
731259
Based in
Thomasville, NC 27360 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138274
MC
97459
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27410 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597857
MC
288282
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2506322
MC
869756
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 274 movers in High Point

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to High Point?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,470 for a two-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,140 for a three-bedroom and $6,600 to $9,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is High Point from Lancaster?

About 407 road miles (345 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 43 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 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster to High Point?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $570 to $800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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 Lancaster–High Point corridor.