Raleigh, NC → Newport, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Raleigh to Newport

About 655 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 30 in Newport.

655 miroad distance
12 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,860–$5,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Raleigh, North Carolina
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 655 miles (555 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 739 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Raleigh

Newport sits about 655 miles northeast of Raleigh, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a 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 $3,860 to $5,740 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 12 h.

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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Newport about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,179 and 3,287 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Raleigh to Newport

Full-service estimate for 655 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,320	$2,830	$3,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,860	$4,710	$5,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,180	$7,530	$9,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,490	$10,360	$12,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,360

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

Full-service mover

$3,860–$5,740

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Raleigh (origin)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate

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

Call (919) 488-3636 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (919) 609-1544 Route Verify on FMCSA

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All American Relocation INC

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

Call (919) 256-7193 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Forward Moving LLC

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

Call (702) 418-3321 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (252) 649-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

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

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

Call (919) 450-6374 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Raleigh

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Raleigh to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,450 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,180 to $9,190 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Raleigh?

About 655 road miles (555 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h.

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 Rhode Island 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 Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,360. 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–Newport corridor.