Palmdale, CA → Concord, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Concord

About 2,488 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,240–$12,260, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 441 in Concord.

2,488 miroad distance
43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,240–$12,2602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Concord, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 2,488 miles (2,109 straight-line)
Drive time: 43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 441 (326 interstate)

Reverse: Concord → Palmdale

Concord sits about 2,488 miles east of Palmdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to North Carolina that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,240 to $12,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Palmdale side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 441 around Concord (326 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 Concord.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Concord about 114,598. The two cities have comparable density (1,597 and 1,657 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Concord

Full-service estimate for 2,488 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,300	$4,020	$4,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,940	$6,030	$7,350
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,240	$10,050	$12,260
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,180	$16,080	$19,610
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$18,130	$22,100	$26,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,880

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

Portable container

$3,240–$4,770

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

Full-service mover

$8,240–$12,260

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Palmdale (origin)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4384395
MC: 1719247
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3956591
MC: 1474260
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (661) 350-0674 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 746806
MC: 268822
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (626) 303-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4548721
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (818) 399-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company

USDOT: 34380
MC: 133696
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (661) 947-4121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3148907
MC: 103731
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT: 4216491
MC: 1639401
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT: 2951860
MC: 1555690
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Palmdale

Near Concord (destination)

Ryder

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation

USDOT: 191496
MC: 154105
Based in: Concord, NC 28027 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,954 trucks, 3,010 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (786) 247-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freshpoint

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC

USDOT: 1795137
MC: 653312
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clear Roadway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3447504
MC: 1121363
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28213 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (704) 288-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speed Transit Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2785107
MC: 928047
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (704) 946-8027 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmm Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Redwog LLC

USDOT: 2522039
MC: 875658
Based in: Rockwell, NC 28138 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (888) 653-7040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yolo Express INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3673085
MC: 1274496
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 965-4318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Charlotte

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC

USDOT: 4191842
MC: 1615630
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (864) 444-2769 Route Verify on FMCSA

Make A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT: 2452878
MC: 851348
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 441 movers in Concord

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Concord?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,300 to $4,900 for a studio, $4,940 to $7,350 for a one-bedroom, $8,240 to $12,260 for a two-bedroom, $13,180 to $19,610 for a three-bedroom and $18,130 to $26,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Concord from Palmdale?

About 2,488 road miles (2,109 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Palmdale to Concord?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,240 to $4,770. 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.

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 Palmdale–Concord corridor.