Wilmington, NC → Marietta, GA · Regional long-distance move
About 450 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,120–$4,640, delivery in 1–3 days, 93 carriers on the Wilmington side and 801 in Marietta.
The route from Wilmington, NC to Marietta, GA covers roughly 450 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,120 to $4,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 28 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 801 around Marietta (372 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 Marietta.
Wilmington has a population of about 126,809 and Marietta about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,246 and 2,594 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,810 | $4,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,000 | $6,090 | $7,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,870 | $8,380 | $10,220 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,120–$4,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, NC → Marietta, GA. 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.
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: Home Depot USA INC
Legal name: Ssb Logistics LLC
Legal name: Genuine Parts Company
Legal name: Postal Xpress LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,870 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,120 to $4,640 for a two-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,430 for a three-bedroom and $6,870 to $10,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 450 road miles (381 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 28 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Georgia 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 $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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–Marietta corridor.