Pods
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
The route from Tampa, FL to Chapel Hill, NC covers roughly 691 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,840 to $5,710 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 37 min.
On the Tampa side there are 1,059 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (368 of them authorized for interstate work), and 158 around Chapel Hill (95 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 Chapel Hill.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Chapel Hill about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,377 and 2,861 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 Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Tampa to Chapel Hill
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,840 | $4,680 | $5,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,490 | $9,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,290 | $12,560 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,010–$1,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$3,840–$5,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
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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 Tampa (origin)
Countrywide Logistics
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
- USDOT
- 1073995
- MC
- 447175
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 154 trucks, 300 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Ltl
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 2519126
- MC
- 885234
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 150 trucks, 212 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 929285
- MC
- 400706
- Based in
- Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 77 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Mtc Freight LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2979890
- MC
- 15958
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
First Class Moving Systems INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 944759
- MC
- 405647
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Keynnect Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2845444
- MC
- 717403
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Xpoint Transportation
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4336828
- MC
- 1693955
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 33 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Near Chapel Hill (destination)
Pax Logistix
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC
- USDOT
- 3319990
- MC
- 1056199
- Based in
- Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Trosa Moving
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers INC
- USDOT
- 675014
- MC
- 315111
- Based in
- Durham, NC 27701 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 32 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
Jbruce Truck Lines INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2939017
- MC
- 98627
- Based in
- Morrisville, NC 27560 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 25 trucks, 17 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
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
Miracle Movers Raleigh
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC
- USDOT
- 3139734
- MC
- 98319
- Based in
- Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 20 trucks, 21 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina
- USDOT
- 1071807
- MC
- 550171
- Based in
- Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 15 trucks, 15 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Howards Cargo
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Howard'S Cargo LLC
- USDOT
- 3876757
- MC
- 1421028
- Based in
- Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 13 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
North State Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 520251
- MC
- 262686
- Based in
- Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993