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 → Blacksburg, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 163 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,190–$3,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 80 in Blacksburg.
Blacksburg sits about 163 miles northwest of Raleigh, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Virginia that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,190 to $3,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 31 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 80 around Blacksburg (61 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 Blacksburg.
Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Blacksburg about 45,000. Raleigh is considerably denser (3,179 people per square mile versus 2,264), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,190–$3,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Raleigh, NC → Blacksburg, VA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,950 for a one-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,260 for a two-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,210 for a three-bedroom and $4,810 to $7,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 163 road miles (138 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 31 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Virginia 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 $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,710. 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–Blacksburg corridor.