Baton Rouge, LA

Raleigh, NC → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Raleigh to Baton Rouge

About 958 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

  • 958 miroad distance
  • 17 h 13 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,290–$6,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 958 miles (812 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 13 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
739 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Raleigh

Moving from Raleigh to Baton Rouge is a long-distance move of roughly 958 road miles, heading southwest from North Carolina to Louisiana.

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 $4,290 to $6,390 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 17 h 13 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 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. The two cities have comparable density (3,179 and 2,636 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Raleigh to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 958 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,720 $2,090 $2,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,580 $3,140 $3,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,290 $5,230 $6,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,870 $8,380 $10,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,440 $11,520 $14,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,430–$2,020

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,760

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

Full-service mover

$4,290–$6,390

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Raleigh (origin)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate
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

2u2day Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3434201
MC
1114105
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
917428
MC
397148
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574332
MC
935064
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

A Boy And His Truck Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3996385
MC
1500731
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27616 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

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

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4232130
MC
1637508
Based in
Cary, NC 27518 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 739 movers in Raleigh

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1972988
MC
698068
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
348258
MC
652592
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1209842
MC
481164
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532960
MC
1176827
Based in
Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1447929
MC
547179
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2147737
MC
746991
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4209169
MC
1628424
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1980694
MC
701686
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Raleigh to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,390 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,220 for a three-bedroom and $9,440 to $14,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Raleigh?

About 958 road miles (812 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Louisiana 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 Raleigh to Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,760. 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 Raleigh–Baton Rouge corridor.