Gulf Winds International INC
- USDOT
- 690147
- MC
- 320104
- Based in
- Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 731 trucks, 719 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
League City, TX → Wilmington, NC · Long-distance move
About 1,251 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 187 carriers on the League City side and 93 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 1,251 miles east of League City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to North Carolina that most movers classify as a 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 $5,110 to $7,610 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 22 h 16 min.
On the League City side there are 187 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.
League City has a population of about 119,905 and Wilmington about 126,809. The two cities have comparable density (2,230 and 2,246 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,110 | $6,240 | $7,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,180 | $9,980 | $12,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,250 | $13,720 | $16,740 |
$1,740–$2,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,140–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,110–$7,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for League City, TX → Wilmington, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,570 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,180 to $12,170 for a three-bedroom and $11,250 to $16,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,251 road miles (1,061 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 16 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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 League City–Wilmington corridor.