Winston-Salem, NC → Fayetteville, NC · Short-haul move
About 119 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,950–$2,900, delivery in 1–2 days, 254 carriers on the Winston-Salem side and 324 in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville sits about 119 miles southeast 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 45 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,950 and $2,900, 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 324 around Fayetteville (197 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 Fayetteville.
Winston-Salem has a population of about 257,271 and Fayetteville about 209,120. Winston-Salem is considerably denser (1,881 people per square mile versus 1,406), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,800 | $4,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,280 | $5,230 | $6,370 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,950–$2,900
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 $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $1,950 to $2,900 for a two-bedroom, $3,120 to $4,640 for a three-bedroom and $4,280 to $6,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 119 road miles (101 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Winston-Salem and Fayetteville 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 $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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–Fayetteville corridor.