R L Thompson Company INC
- 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
New Bern, NC → High Point, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 207 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,260–$3,360, delivery in 1–2 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 274 in High Point.
High Point sits about 207 miles west of New Bern, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,260 to $3,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 16 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 274 around High Point (195 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 High Point.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and High Point about 120,571. High Point is the denser city (2,022 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,750 | $3,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,610 | $4,400 | $5,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,050 | $7,380 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,260–$3,360
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → High Point, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,010 for a one-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,360 for a two-bedroom, $3,610 to $5,370 for a three-bedroom and $4,960 to $7,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 207 road miles (176 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 16 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 New Bern and High Point are in North Carolina, 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 $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 New Bern–High Point corridor.