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Cape Girardeau, MO

New Bern, NC → Cape Girardeau, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Cape Girardeau

About 840 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,040–$6,000, delivery in 2–5 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.

  • 840 miroad distance
  • 15 h 11 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,040–$6,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 840 miles (712 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 11 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Girardeau → New Bern

Moving from New Bern to Cape Girardeau is a long-distance move of roughly 840 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Missouri.

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 $4,040 to $6,000 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 15 h 11 min.

On the New Bern side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Cape Girardeau (45 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 Cape Girardeau.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,099 and 1,351 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Cape Girardeau

Full-service estimate for 840 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,970 $2,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,040 $4,920 $6,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,460 $7,870 $9,610
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,880 $10,830 $13,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,160–$1,640

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,600

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

Full-service mover

$4,040–$6,000

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near New Bern (origin)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2466764
MC
1128524
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

Near Cape Girardeau (destination)

Buchheit Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Buchheit Trucking Service INC

USDOT
71052
MC
171405
Based in
Scott City, MO 63780 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 264-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Day Transfer Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2441154
MC
72958
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 335-3327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartan Truck Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spartan Truck Lines LLC

USDOT
1713485
MC
1090386
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (573) 803-1407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jerry Lipps INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77535
MC
118959
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 335-8204 Verify on FMCSA

Flc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2786450
MC
928695
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (417) 302-1201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helpers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: We R Helpers Incorporated

USDOT
1542321
MC
682631
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (573) 335-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crutsinger Feed & Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry J Crutsinger Jr & Angela C Crutsinger

USDOT
834650
MC
429255
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (573) 803-1335 Route Verify on FMCSA

H2os Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2405757
MC
827659
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 579-8809 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Cape Girardeau

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Cape Girardeau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,600 for a one-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,000 for a two-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,610 for a three-bedroom and $8,880 to $13,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Girardeau from New Bern?

About 840 road miles (712 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Missouri 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 New Bern to Cape Girardeau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 New Bern–Cape Girardeau corridor.