New Bern, NC → Morgantown, WV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Morgantown

About 414 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,870–$4,270, delivery in 1–3 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 67 in Morgantown.

414 miroad distance
7 h 50 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,870–$4,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: New Bern, North Carolina
To: Morgantown, West Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 414 miles (351 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 50 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → New Bern

Moving from New Bern to Morgantown is a regional long-distance move of roughly 414 road miles, heading northwest from North Carolina to West Virginia.

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 $2,870 to $4,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 50 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 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Morgantown about 30,000. Morgantown is the denser city (2,981 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.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 414 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,150	$1,400	$1,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,720	$2,100	$2,560
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,600	$5,600	$6,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,320	$7,710	$9,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$580–$810

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

Portable container

$1,390–$2,040

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

Full-service mover

$2,870–$4,270

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

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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 Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC

USDOT: 2369971
MC: 1168953
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (724) 569-1072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 676273
MC: 315572
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (304) 291-0354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations

USDOT: 2587599
MC: 907096
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (304) 376-0149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 440131
MC: 614291
Based in: Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (724) 324-2707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4252111
MC: 1648375
Based in: Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (304) 276-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC

USDOT: 3679007
MC: 1278788
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (304) 904-7553 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858156
MC: 668146
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (724) 323-4638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3768184
MC: 1344172
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (681) 209-0629 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,720 to $2,560 for a one-bedroom, $2,870 to $4,270 for a two-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,840 for a three-bedroom and $6,320 to $9,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from New Bern?

About 414 road miles (351 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 West Virginia 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 Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,040. 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–Morgantown corridor.