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Phoenix, AZ → Chapel Hill, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Phoenix to Chapel Hill

About 2,212 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,950–$10,340, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,433 carriers on the Phoenix side and 158 in Chapel Hill.

  • 2,212 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $6,950–$10,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,212 miles (1,874 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,433 (623 interstate)
Movers at destination
158 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Chapel Hill → Phoenix

Moving from Phoenix to Chapel Hill is a cross-country move of roughly 2,212 road miles, heading east from Arizona 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 $6,950 to $10,340 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Phoenix side there are 1,433 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (623 of them authorized for interstate work), and 158 around Chapel Hill (95 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 Chapel Hill.

Phoenix has a population of about 1.7 million and Chapel Hill about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,105 and 2,861 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Phoenix to Chapel Hill

Full-service estimate for 2,212 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,170 $5,090 $6,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,950 $8,480 $10,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,120 $13,560 $16,550
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,290 $18,650 $22,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,020–$4,270

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

Portable container

$2,990–$4,400

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

Full-service mover

$6,950–$10,340

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Phoenix, AZ → Chapel Hill, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Phoenix (origin)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
428823
MC
227271
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT
4231291
MC
1637048
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85035 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
54283
MC
136818
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT
902604
MC
162691
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1788508
MC
651505
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119424
MC
473382
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85009 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3384102
MC
1087004
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,433 movers in Phoenix

Near Chapel Hill (destination)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC

USDOT
3319990
MC
1056199
Based in
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (919) 961-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers INC

USDOT
675014
MC
315111
Based in
Durham, NC 27701 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (919) 419-1059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT
3139734
MC
98319
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (919) 656-4043 Route Verify on FMCSA

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina

USDOT
1071807
MC
550171
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (919) 425-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Howards Cargo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Howard'S Cargo LLC

USDOT
3876757
MC
1421028
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (704) 621-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

North State Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
520251
MC
262686
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (919) 215-9430 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 158 movers in Chapel Hill

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Chapel Hill?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,950 to $10,340 for a two-bedroom, $11,120 to $16,550 for a three-bedroom and $15,290 to $22,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chapel Hill from Phoenix?

About 2,212 road miles (1,874 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 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 Arizona 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 Phoenix to Chapel Hill?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,020 to $4,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,990 to $4,400. 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 Phoenix–Chapel Hill corridor.