Sugar Land, TX → Raleigh, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Sugar Land to Raleigh

About 1,270 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,160–$7,680, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,180 carriers on the Sugar Land side and 739 in Raleigh.

1,270 miroad distance
22 h 36 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,160–$7,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sugar Land, Texas
To: Raleigh, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,270 miles (1,076 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 36 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,180 (498 interstate)
Movers at destination: 739 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Raleigh → Sugar Land

Raleigh sits about 1,270 miles northeast of Sugar Land, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to North Carolina 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 $5,160 to $7,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 36 min.

On the Sugar Land side there are 1,180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (498 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.

Sugar Land has a population of about 107,726 and Raleigh about 506,306. The two cities have comparable density (2,741 and 3,179 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sugar Land to Raleigh

Full-service estimate for 1,270 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,060	$2,520	$3,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,100	$3,780	$4,610
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,160	$6,290	$7,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,260	$10,070	$12,280
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,350	$13,840	$16,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,480

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,170

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

Full-service mover

$5,160–$7,680

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Sugar Land (origin)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2544062
MC: 10575
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD

USDOT: 1914113
MC: 685878
Based in: Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (713) 333-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2443733
MC: 843742
Based in: Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (832) 613-9202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3061153
MC: 55323
Based in: Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (713) 303-0587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2399905
MC: 822597
Based in: Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (877) 630-5449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1736170
MC: 635958
Based in: Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (713) 255-2183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2820143
MC: 940290
Based in: Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (214) 687-8317 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1168426
MC: 469196
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (713) 780-4006 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

Near Raleigh (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sugar Land to Raleigh?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,610 for a one-bedroom, $5,160 to $7,680 for a two-bedroom, $8,260 to $12,280 for a three-bedroom and $11,350 to $16,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Raleigh from Sugar Land?

About 1,270 road miles (1,076 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Sugar Land to Raleigh?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,170. 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 Sugar Land–Raleigh corridor.