Newark, NJ → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 396 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,190–$4,740, delivery in 1–3 days, 2,782 carriers on the Newark side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.
Moving from Newark to Kill Devil Hills is a regional long-distance move of roughly 396 road miles, heading south from New Jersey to North Carolina.
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 $3,190 to $4,740 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 32 min.
On the Newark side there are 2,782 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,591 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.
Newark has a population of about 323,808 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Newark is considerably denser (12,927 people per square mile versus 642), 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 New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,190 | $3,890 | $4,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,100 | $6,220 | $7,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,010 | $8,550 | $10,430 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,190–$4,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newark, NJ → Kill Devil Hills, 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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,910 to $2,850 for a one-bedroom, $3,190 to $4,740 for a two-bedroom, $5,100 to $7,590 for a three-bedroom and $7,010 to $10,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 396 road miles (335 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 32 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,020. 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 Newark–Kill Devil Hills corridor.