Wilmington, NC → New Bern, NC · Short-haul move
About 91 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,400–$2,090, delivery in 1–2 days, 93 carriers on the Wilmington side and 120 in New Bern.
The route from Wilmington, NC to New Bern, NC covers roughly 91 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,400 and $2,090, before packing or storage.
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 120 around New Bern (60 interstate). For an in-state 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 New Bern.
Wilmington has a population of about 126,809 and New Bern about 32,000. Wilmington is considerably denser (2,246 people per square mile versus 1,099), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $800 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,400–$2,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, NC → New Bern, 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.
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: D&d LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,190 for a studio, $910 to $1,350 for a one-bedroom, $1,400 to $2,090 for a two-bedroom, $2,090 to $3,120 for a three-bedroom and $3,030 to $4,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 91 road miles (77 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 16 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Wilmington and New Bern are in North Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–New Bern corridor.