Wilmington, NC → Binghamton, NY · Long-distance move
About 656 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 93 carriers on the Wilmington side and 77 in Binghamton.
Moving from Wilmington to Binghamton is a long-distance move of roughly 656 road miles, heading north from North Carolina to New York.
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 $4,130 to $6,140 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 1 min.
On the Wilmington side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Binghamton (33 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 Binghamton.
Wilmington has a population of about 126,809 and Binghamton about 47,000. Binghamton is the denser city (4,578 people per square mile versus 2,246 in Wilmington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,130 | $5,030 | $6,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,600 | $8,050 | $9,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,080 | $11,070 | $13,510 |
$970–$1,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,130–$6,140
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.
Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp
Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp
Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,830 for a three-bedroom and $9,080 to $13,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 656 road miles (556 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 1 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 North Carolina into New York 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 $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,360. 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 Wilmington–Binghamton corridor.