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Santa Maria, CA → Wilmington, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Wilmington

About 2,836 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,850–$13,170, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 93 in Wilmington.

  • 2,836 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,850–$13,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,836 miles (2,403 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Santa Maria

Moving from Santa Maria to Wilmington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,836 road miles, heading east from California 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 $8,850 to $13,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Maria side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Wilmington about 126,809. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,246), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 2,836 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,310 $6,470 $7,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,850 $10,790 $13,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,160 $17,270 $21,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,470 $23,740 $28,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,960–$5,600

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

Portable container

$3,550–$5,220

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

Full-service mover

$8,850–$13,170

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

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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 Santa Maria (origin)

Johnboy'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2383920
MC
818987
Based in
Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 474-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153048
MC
11663
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (805) 925-2912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sarabia Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2844846
MC
953585
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Route Verify on FMCSA

Rivera Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2807289
MC
1030656
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 260-9847 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cal Coast Ag Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4380715
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 922-8406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple A Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2356410
MC
807169
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (805) 868-5364 Route Verify on FMCSA

Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2069509
MC
723441
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (805) 925-7923 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Francisco Javier Zarate

USDOT
1968090
MC
698504
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (805) 260-9063 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

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 Santa Maria to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,270 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,900 for a one-bedroom, $8,850 to $13,170 for a two-bedroom, $14,160 to $21,060 for a three-bedroom and $19,470 to $28,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Santa Maria?

About 2,836 road miles (2,403 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Santa Maria to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,960 to $5,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,550 to $5,220. 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 Santa Maria–Wilmington corridor.