R B Humphreys INC
- USDOT
- 55512
- MC
- 143396
- Based in
- Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 122 trucks, 110 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Utica, NY → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Long-distance move
About 578 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,920–$5,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Utica side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.
Moving from Utica to Kill Devil Hills is a long-distance move of roughly 578 road miles, heading south from New York 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 $3,920 to $5,830 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 10 h 40 min.
On the Utica side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (42 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.
Utica has a population of about 65,000 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Utica is considerably denser (3,904 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 New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,270 | $7,640 | $9,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,610 | $10,510 | $12,820 |
$890–$1,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,540–$2,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,920–$5,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Utica, NY → Kill Devil Hills, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,330 for a studio, $2,350 to $3,500 for a one-bedroom, $3,920 to $5,830 for a two-bedroom, $6,270 to $9,320 for a three-bedroom and $8,610 to $12,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 578 road miles (490 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from New York 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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.
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 Utica–Kill Devil Hills corridor.