Winston-Salem, NC → Raleigh, NC · Short-haul move
About 109 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,910–$2,850, delivery in 1–2 days, 254 carriers on the Winston-Salem side and 739 in Raleigh.
Raleigh sits about 109 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 35 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,910 and $2,850, 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 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.
Winston-Salem has a population of about 257,271 and Raleigh about 506,306. Raleigh is the denser city (3,179 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 | 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 | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,730 | $4,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,910–$2,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Winston-Salem, NC → Raleigh, 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.
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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, $1,910 to $2,850 for a two-bedroom, $3,060 to $4,550 for a three-bedroom and $4,210 to $6,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 109 road miles (92 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 35 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 Raleigh 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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–Raleigh corridor.