Kill Devil Hills, NC

Santa Monica, CA → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Monica to Kill Devil Hills

About 2,841 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,860–$13,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

  • 2,841 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,860–$13,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,841 miles (2,408 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Santa Monica

Kill Devil Hills sits about 2,841 miles east of Santa Monica, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to North Carolina that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,860 to $13,180 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 Monica side there are 603 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (222 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 642), 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 Monica to Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 2,841 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,310 $6,480 $7,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,860 $10,800 $13,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,170 $17,280 $21,090
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,490 $23,760 $28,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,970–$5,600

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

Portable container

$3,560–$5,230

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

Full-service mover

$8,860–$13,180

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 Santa Monica (origin)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

Near Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4073065
MC
1547821
Based in
Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2813882
Based in
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
683834
MC
313301
Based in
Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4038509
MC
1527618
Based in
Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2023

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Monica to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,270 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,910 for a one-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,180 for a two-bedroom, $14,170 to $21,090 for a three-bedroom and $19,490 to $28,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Santa Monica?

About 2,841 road miles (2,408 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 Monica to Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,970 to $5,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,230. 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 Monica–Kill Devil Hills corridor.