Memphis, TN → Chapel Hill, NC · Long-distance move
About 728 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 158 in Chapel Hill.
Moving from Memphis to Chapel Hill is a long-distance move of roughly 728 road miles, heading east from Tennessee 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 $3,790 to $5,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 15 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 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.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Chapel Hill about 62,000. Chapel Hill is the denser city (2,861 people per square mile versus 2,132 in Memphis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,790 | $4,620 | $5,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,060 | $7,400 | $9,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,340 | $10,170 | $12,410 |
$1,050–$1,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,670–$2,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,790–$5,640
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a three-bedroom and $8,340 to $12,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 728 road miles (617 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Tennessee 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 $1,050 to $1,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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 Memphis–Chapel Hill corridor.