Palmdale, CA → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Kill Devil Hills

About 2,803 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,790–$13,080, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

2,803 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,790–$13,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 2,803 miles (2,376 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Palmdale

Moving from Palmdale to Kill Devil Hills is a cross-country move of roughly 2,803 road miles, heading east from California 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 $8,790 to $13,080 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 49 hours (6 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 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.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Palmdale is considerably denser (1,597 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 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 Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 2,803 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,520	$4,290	$5,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,270	$6,430	$7,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,790	$10,720	$13,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,070	$17,150	$20,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,340	$23,590	$28,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,930–$5,550

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,180

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

Full-service mover

$8,790–$13,080

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 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 Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC

USDOT: 4073065
MC: 1547821
Based in: Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 491-2353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2813882
Based in: Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (252) 255-5663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 683834
MC: 313301
Based in: Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (252) 796-0795 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4038509
MC: 1527618
Based in: Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 491-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Kill Devil Hills accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,520 to $5,230 for a studio, $5,270 to $7,850 for a one-bedroom, $8,790 to $13,080 for a two-bedroom, $14,070 to $20,930 for a three-bedroom and $19,340 to $28,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Palmdale?

About 2,803 road miles (2,376 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,180. 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–Kill Devil Hills corridor.