Winston-Salem, NC → Durham, NC · Short-haul move
About 90 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,400–$2,080, delivery in 1–2 days, 254 carriers on the Winston-Salem side and 338 in Durham.
Durham sits about 90 miles east of Winston-Salem, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,400 and $2,080, before packing or storage.
On the Winston-Salem side there are 254 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 338 around Durham (194 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 Durham.
Winston-Salem has a population of about 257,271 and Durham about 305,561. Durham is the denser city (2,513 people per square mile versus 1,881 in Winston-Salem), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $800 | $970 | $1,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $900 | $1,100 | $1,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
$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–$2,080
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,190 for a studio, $900 to $1,340 for a one-bedroom, $1,400 to $2,080 for a two-bedroom, $2,090 to $3,110 for a three-bedroom and $3,030 to $4,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 90 road miles (77 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 15 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 Winston-Salem and Durham 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 Winston-Salem–Durham corridor.