Lewisville, TX → Chapel Hill, NC · Long-distance move
About 1,226 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 655 carriers on the Lewisville side and 158 in Chapel Hill.
The route from Lewisville, TX to Chapel Hill, NC covers roughly 1,226 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,050 to $7,520 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 21 h 50 min.
On the Lewisville side there are 655 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 158 around Chapel Hill (95 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 Chapel Hill.
Lewisville has a population of about 139,006 and Chapel Hill about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,022 and 2,861 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 | $2,020 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,090 | $9,860 | $12,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,120 | $13,560 | $16,540 |
$1,710–$2,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,050–$7,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lewisville, TX → Chapel Hill, 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 $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,090 to $12,030 for a three-bedroom and $11,120 to $16,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,226 road miles (1,039 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 50 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 $1,710 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,110. 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 Lewisville–Chapel Hill corridor.