Minot, ND → Wilmington, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Minot to Wilmington

About 1,822 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,210–$9,240, delivery in 5–10 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 93 in Wilmington.

1,822 miroad distance
32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,210–$9,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Minot, North Dakota
To: Wilmington, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,822 miles (1,544 straight-line)
Drive time: 32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Minot

Moving from Minot to Wilmington is a cross-country move of roughly 1,822 road miles, heading southeast from North Dakota 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 $6,210 to $9,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Minot side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and Wilmington about 126,809. The two cities have comparable density (1,747 and 2,246 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Minot to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 1,822 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,480	$3,030	$3,700
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,730	$4,550	$5,550
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,210	$7,580	$9,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,940	$12,120	$14,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,670	$16,670	$20,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,620–$3,700

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

Portable container

$2,650–$3,890

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

Full-service mover

$6,210–$9,240

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Minot (origin)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1191893
MC: 478549
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (701) 852-1384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernard Boamah

USDOT: 2790726
MC: 930829
Based in: Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (701) 339-0473 Verify on FMCSA

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 859369
MC: 477705
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (701) 240-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3242104
MC: 1018528
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 500-5434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3989757
MC: 1496370
Based in: Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (701) 509-9649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 75272
MC: 91696
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 852-1055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima

USDOT: 746841
MC: 165236
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (701) 509-1272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC

USDOT: 3131821
MC: 93564
Based in: Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 289-6550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Minot

Near Wilmington (destination)

Port City Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company

USDOT: 223391
MC: 174301
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (910) 343-9831 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC

USDOT: 1010926
MC: 425982
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (910) 392-4916 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461529
MC: 852349
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (910) 726-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & C Custom Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 951979
MC: 407784
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28412 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (910) 799-3277 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: T & K Moving INC

USDOT: 916912
MC: 397132
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (910) 763-7990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Wilmington Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC

USDOT: 4579933
MC: 1822984
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (910) 763-7990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just Move It

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just Move It LLC

USDOT: 3250986
MC: 1148366
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28405 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (910) 512-7405 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3120022
MC: 87417
Based in: Leland, NC 28451 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (910) 769-3757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Wilmington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minot to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,550 for a one-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,240 for a two-bedroom, $9,940 to $14,790 for a three-bedroom and $13,670 to $20,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Minot?

About 1,822 road miles (1,544 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Dakota 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 Minot to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,620 to $3,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,890. 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 Minot–Wilmington corridor.