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Macon, GA → Boone, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Macon to Boone

About 309 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,630–$3,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 330 carriers on the Macon side and 108 in Boone.

  • 309 miroad distance
  • 6 h 2 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,630–$3,9102-bedroom estimate
Photo: Jeremy Mikkola from Boone, NC · CC BY 2.0
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 309 miles (262 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 2 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
330 (138 interstate)
Movers at destination
108 (84 interstate)

Reverse: Boone → Macon

The route from Macon, GA to Boone, NC covers roughly 309 miles by road, a northeast-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 $2,630 to $3,910 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 6 h 2 min.

On the Macon side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 108 around Boone (84 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 Boone.

Macon has a population of about 157,556 and Boone about 19,000. Boone is the denser city (2,991 people per square mile versus 631 in Macon), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Macon to Boone

Full-service estimate for 309 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,580 $1,920 $2,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,780 $7,050 $8,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$660

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$2,630–$3,910

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Macon, GA → Boone, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Macon (origin)

Diversified Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
584480
MC
283647
Based in
Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (478) 923-0103 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCloud9 Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3099436
MC
76626
Based in
Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (855) 262-2568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ciceros' Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
980198
MC
417787
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (478) 788-1328 Route Verify on FMCSA

K G Jr Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2895306
MC
972874
Based in
Macon, GA 31216 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (478) 550-4828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Guys

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Good Guys Moving & Delivery LLC

USDOT
1906318
MC
684188
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (478) 808-4566 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&j Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1268219
MC
554939
Based in
Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (478) 808-7772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Huss LLC

USDOT
3797061
MC
1365180
Based in
Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (478) 845-6391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike & Kijuan Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3929166
MC
1455725
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (470) 257-0022 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 330 movers in Macon

Near Boone (destination)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16348
MC
192294
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (828) 264-2177 Route Verify on FMCSA

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16456
MC
195768
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (828) 264-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863397
MC
673860
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (828) 264-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3746654
MC
1328361
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (828) 989-9031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3376451
MC
1083100
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (828) 964-8667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Robert Herman

USDOT
1400239
MC
551813
Based in
Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (828) 297-4526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2442541
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (828) 264-2475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48104
MC
162035
Based in
Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (828) 725-4259 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 108 movers in Boone

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Macon to Boone?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,580 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,630 to $3,910 for a two-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a three-bedroom and $5,780 to $8,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boone from Macon?

About 309 road miles (262 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 2 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 Georgia 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 Macon to Boone?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Macon–Boone corridor.