Memphis, TN → Johnson City, TN · Long-distance move
About 512 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,240–$4,820, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 93 in Johnson City.
Moving from Memphis to Johnson City is a long-distance move of roughly 512 road miles, heading east within Tennessee.
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 $3,240 to $4,820 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 9 h 32 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 93 around Johnson City (59 interstate). For an in-state 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 Johnson City.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Johnson City about 74,000. Memphis is considerably denser (2,132 people per square mile versus 1,633), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,130 | $8,700 | $10,610 |
$830–$1,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,480–$2,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,240–$4,820
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 $1,300 to $1,930 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,890 for a one-bedroom, $3,240 to $4,820 for a two-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a three-bedroom and $7,130 to $10,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 512 road miles (434 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 32 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.
No. Because both Memphis and Johnson City are in Tennessee, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,170. 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–Johnson City corridor.