Marietta, GA → Raleigh, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 423 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,030–$4,500, delivery in 1–3 days, 801 carriers on the Marietta side and 739 in Raleigh.
Moving from Marietta to Raleigh is a regional long-distance move of roughly 423 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to North Carolina.
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 $3,030 to $4,500 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.
On the Marietta side there are 801 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (372 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.
Marietta has a population of about 62,000 and Raleigh about 506,306. The two cities have comparable density (2,594 and 3,179 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,820 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,840 | $5,910 | $7,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,660 | $8,120 | $9,910 |
$580–$830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,400–$2,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,030–$4,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Marietta, GA → Raleigh, 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.
Legal name: Home Depot USA INC
Legal name: Ssb Logistics LLC
Legal name: Genuine Parts Company
Legal name: Postal Xpress LLC
Legal name: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC
Legal name: All American Relocation INC
Legal name: Forward Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,820 to $2,700 for a one-bedroom, $3,030 to $4,500 for a two-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,210 for a three-bedroom and $6,660 to $9,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 423 road miles (359 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Marietta–Raleigh corridor.