1800packrat
Legal name: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC
- 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
Raleigh, NC → Ann Arbor, MI · Long-distance move
About 616 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 229 in Ann Arbor.
The route from Raleigh, NC to Ann Arbor, MI covers roughly 616 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,560 to $5,300 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 11 h 19 min.
On the Raleigh side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 229 around Ann Arbor (112 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 Ann Arbor.
Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Ann Arbor about 122,233. Ann Arbor is the denser city (4,392 people per square mile versus 3,179 in Raleigh), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,740 | $2,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,140 | $2,600 | $3,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,700 | $6,950 | $8,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,830 | $9,550 | $11,650 |
$930–$1,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,570–$2,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,560–$5,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Raleigh, NC → Ann Arbor, MI. 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: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC
Legal name: All American Relocation INC
Legal name: Forward Moving LLC
Legal name: Whiteline Express
Legal name: Fonguh Delivery Services LLC
Legal name: Michigan Roadside Assistance Group LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a two-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,470 for a three-bedroom and $7,830 to $11,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 616 road miles (522 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 19 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Michigan 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 $930 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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 Raleigh–Ann Arbor corridor.