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Vacaville, CA → Wilmington, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Vacaville to Wilmington

About 2,889 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,940–$13,300, delivery in 7–14 days, 96 carriers on the Vacaville side and 93 in Wilmington.

  • 2,889 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,940–$13,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,889 miles (2,449 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
96 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Vacaville

Wilmington sits about 2,889 miles east of Vacaville, 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 $8,940 to $13,300 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Vacaville side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 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.

Vacaville has a population of about 103,850 and Wilmington about 126,809. Vacaville is considerably denser (3,424 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 Vacaville to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 2,889 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,580 $4,360 $5,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,360 $6,540 $7,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,940 $10,900 $13,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,310 $17,450 $21,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,670 $23,990 $29,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,020–$5,670

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

Portable container

$3,600–$5,290

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

Full-service mover

$8,940–$13,300

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 Vacaville (origin)

R Deep Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2265911
MC
775642
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (707) 718-0778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cassil Freight And Warehousing

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cassil Freight INC

USDOT
405048
MC
121842
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (707) 437-7350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Metropolitan Van & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Metropolitan Van & Storage INC

USDOT
222569
MC
138536
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (707) 745-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & B Logistic INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1195990
MC
476562
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (707) 224-3657 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooklyn Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3120644
MC
87764
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (888) 889-6872 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gm Towing & Automotive

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Gm Towing And Automotive INC

USDOT
2919432
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (707) 437-2989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dti

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dhaliwal Trucking INC

USDOT
2473260
MC
855329
Based in
Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (707) 249-4992 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Straight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442474
MC
1128355
Based in
Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (916) 917-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Vacaville

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 Vacaville to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,580 to $5,320 for a studio, $5,360 to $7,980 for a one-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,300 for a two-bedroom, $14,310 to $21,290 for a three-bedroom and $19,670 to $29,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Vacaville?

About 2,889 road miles (2,449 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Vacaville to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,020 to $5,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,600 to $5,290. 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 Vacaville–Wilmington corridor.