New Bern, NC → Houston, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Houston

About 1,330 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,310–$7,890, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 3,257 in Houston.

1,330 miroad distance
23 h 38 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,310–$7,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: New Bern, North Carolina
To: Houston, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,330 miles (1,127 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 38 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination: 3,257 (1,374 interstate)

Reverse: Houston → New Bern

Houston sits about 1,330 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 $5,310 to $7,890 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 23 h 38 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 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 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 Houston

Full-service estimate for 1,330 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,180	$3,880	$4,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,310	$6,470	$7,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,490	$10,350	$12,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,670	$14,230	$17,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,560

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

Portable container

$2,210–$3,250

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

Full-service mover

$5,310–$7,890

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

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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 Houston (destination)

Ceva Logistics US INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC

USDOT: 187774
MC: 152620
Based in: Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 452 trucks, 679 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (614) 482-5046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlr8 Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2926913
MC: 987802
Based in: Houston, TX 77073 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 331 trucks, 272 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (281) 784-2302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri Star Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 325836
MC: 1742035
Based in: Houston, TX 77028 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 282 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (713) 631-1095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palletized Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 152429
MC: 148279
Based in: Houston, TX 77009 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 224 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (713) 225-3303 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 213641
MC: 161344
Based in: Houston, TX 77013 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetco Delivery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1470034
MC: 555157
Based in: Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 159 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (713) 676-1111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 541564
MC: 269507
Based in: Houston, TX 77016 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 126 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (281) 458-2649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2544062
MC: 10575
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,257 movers in Houston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Houston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,740 for a one-bedroom, $5,310 to $7,890 for a two-bedroom, $8,490 to $12,630 for a three-bedroom and $11,670 to $17,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Houston from New Bern?

About 1,330 road miles (1,127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 38 min.

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 Houston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. 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–Houston corridor.