Grand Prairie, TX

New Bern, NC → Grand Prairie, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Grand Prairie

About 1,362 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,380–$8,010, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 1,899 in Grand Prairie.

  • 1,362 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,380–$8,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,362 miles (1,154 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,899 (756 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Prairie → New Bern

Grand Prairie sits about 1,362 miles west of New Bern, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,380 to $8,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 1,899 around Grand Prairie (756 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 Grand Prairie.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Grand Prairie about 209,434. Grand Prairie is the denser city (2,701 people per square mile versus 1,099 in New Bern), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Grand Prairie

Full-service estimate for 1,362 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,150 $2,630 $3,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,230 $3,940 $4,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,380 $6,560 $8,010
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,610 $10,500 $12,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,840 $14,440 $17,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,000–$2,820

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

Portable container

$2,240–$3,290

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

Full-service mover

$5,380–$8,010

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

D&d

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

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

All 120 movers in New Bern

Near Grand Prairie (destination)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3508894
MC
1160787
Based in
Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2393479
MC
822800
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1580734
MC
585393
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Grand Prairie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,010 for a two-bedroom, $8,610 to $12,810 for a three-bedroom and $11,840 to $17,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Prairie from New Bern?

About 1,362 road miles (1,154 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Grand Prairie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,000 to $2,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,290. 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–Grand Prairie corridor.