Boone, NC

Worcester, MA → Boone, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Worcester to Boone

About 794 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 108 in Boone.

  • 794 miroad distance
  • 14 h 23 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,460–$6,6402-bedroom estimate
Photo: Jeremy Mikkola from Boone, NC · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 794 miles (673 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 23 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination
108 (84 interstate)

Reverse: Boone → Worcester

The route from Worcester, MA to Boone, NC covers roughly 794 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,460 to $6,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 23 min.

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 of them authorized for interstate work), and 108 around Boone (84 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 Boone.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Boone about 19,000. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 people per square mile versus 2,991), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Worcester to Boone

Full-service estimate for 794 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,780 $2,180 $2,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,680 $3,260 $3,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,460 $5,440 $6,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,140 $8,700 $10,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,810 $11,970 $14,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,580

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,460–$6,640

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Worcester (origin)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
17902
MC
167834
Based in
Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
536660
MC
267848
Based in
Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
7378699
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1971286
MC
697653
Based in
Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1141917
MC
462886
Based in
Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4211468
MC
1626380
Based in
Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
255214
MC
202018
Based in
Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1637689
MC
633243
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 226 movers in Worcester

Near Boone (destination)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16348
MC
192294
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16456
MC
195768
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863397
MC
673860
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3746654
MC
1328361
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3376451
MC
1083100
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1400239
MC
551813
Based in
Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2442541
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48104
MC
162035
Based in
Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 108 movers in Boone

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Boone?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a two-bedroom, $7,140 to $10,620 for a three-bedroom and $9,810 to $14,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boone from Worcester?

About 794 road miles (673 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into North Carolina 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Worcester to Boone?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Worcester–Boone corridor.