Raleigh, NC

New Haven, CT → Raleigh, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from New Haven to Raleigh

About 576 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,730–$5,550, delivery in 2–5 days, 242 carriers on the New Haven side and 739 in Raleigh.

  • 576 miroad distance
  • 10 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,730–$5,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 576 miles (488 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
242 (131 interstate)
Movers at destination
739 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Raleigh → New Haven

Raleigh sits about 576 miles southwest of New Haven, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to North Carolina 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 $3,730 to $5,550 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 10 h 38 min.

On the New Haven side there are 242 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (131 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.

New Haven has a population of about 138,774 and Raleigh about 506,306. New Haven is considerably denser (7,167 people per square mile versus 3,179), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from New Haven to Raleigh

Full-service estimate for 576 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,490 $1,820 $2,220
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,730 $4,550 $5,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,970 $7,280 $8,880
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,210 $10,010 $12,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,260

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,260

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

Full-service mover

$3,730–$5,550

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 Haven (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

John Degrand & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
272172
MC
15100
Based in
West Haven, CT 06516 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Anthony Augliera Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57994
MC
60406
Based in
East Haven, CT 06512 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nova Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
788061
MC
610730
Based in
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 242 movers in New Haven

Near Raleigh (destination)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1534531
MC
648624
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
345 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

2u2day Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3434201
MC
1114105
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
917428
MC
397148
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574332
MC
935064
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

A Boy And His Truck Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3996385
MC
1500731
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27616 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4232130
MC
1637508
Based in
Cary, NC 27518 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 739 movers in Raleigh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Raleigh?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,240 to $3,330 for a one-bedroom, $3,730 to $5,550 for a two-bedroom, $5,970 to $8,880 for a three-bedroom and $8,210 to $12,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Raleigh from New Haven?

About 576 road miles (488 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 38 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 Connecticut into North Carolina 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 Haven to Raleigh?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,260. 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 Haven–Raleigh corridor.