Roswell, NM → Wilmington, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Roswell to Wilmington

About 1,801 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,050–$9,010, delivery in 5–10 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 93 in Wilmington.

1,801 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,050–$9,0102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Roswell, New Mexico
To: Wilmington, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,801 miles (1,527 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Roswell

Moving from Roswell to Wilmington is a cross-country move of roughly 1,801 road miles, heading east from New Mexico 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 $6,050 to $9,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Roswell side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Wilmington about 126,809. Wilmington is the denser city (2,246 people per square mile versus 1,629 in Roswell), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 1,801 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,420	$2,950	$3,600
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,630	$4,430	$5,400
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,050	$7,380	$9,010
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,680	$11,810	$14,410
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,320	$16,240	$19,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,600–$3,670

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,050–$9,010

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brown Farms LLC

USDOT: 902777
MC: 425010
Based in: Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (575) 347-2209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villanueva Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 824178
MC: 488455
Based in: Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (575) 626-6494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3509272
MC: 1342992
Based in: Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4566387
MC: 1815748
Based in: Artesia, NM 88210 (45 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (307) 231-7999 Route Verify on FMCSA

R E N Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2434052
Based in: Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (575) 317-9564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Lake Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3573237
MC: 1204365
Based in: Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (575) 347-8573 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near Wilmington (destination)

Port City Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company

USDOT: 223391
MC: 174301
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (910) 343-9831 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC

USDOT: 1010926
MC: 425982
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (910) 392-4916 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461529
MC: 852349
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (910) 726-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & C Custom Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 951979
MC: 407784
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28412 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (910) 799-3277 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: T & K Moving INC

USDOT: 916912
MC: 397132
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (910) 763-7990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Wilmington Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC

USDOT: 4579933
MC: 1822984
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (910) 763-7990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just Move It

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just Move It LLC

USDOT: 3250986
MC: 1148366
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28405 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (910) 512-7405 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3120022
MC: 87417
Based in: Leland, NC 28451 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (910) 769-3757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Wilmington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roswell to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,420 to $3,600 for a studio, $3,630 to $5,400 for a one-bedroom, $6,050 to $9,010 for a two-bedroom, $9,680 to $14,410 for a three-bedroom and $13,320 to $19,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Roswell?

About 1,801 road miles (1,527 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New Mexico 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 Roswell to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,600 to $3,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,860. 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 Roswell–Wilmington corridor.