Route guide · VA → NC
Moving from Arlington, VA to Durham, NC
It's about 260 miles southwest from Arlington to Durham. Below: what this move typically costs by home size, a price picker for your home size, how long delivery usually takes on this lane, and the CMR-vetted carriers that actually run interstate routes like this one.
Distance is road-adjusted from ZIP 22203 to 27705. Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.
What a Arlington → Durham move costs
These are booked full-service price ranges for moves of 100 to 499 miles, the distance band this 260-mile lane falls in. They come from CMR's Cost Report: bookings with movers in the CMR network, January 2025 to September 2026. "Typical" is the middle half of bookings. Your real number depends on exactly how much you move, packing, stairs or elevator access, and the date.
| Home size | Typical cost | Median | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom (under 400 cu ft) | $1,780 to $2,150 | $1,980 | 46 |
| About 2 bedrooms (400 to 800 cu ft) | $2,460 to $3,420 | $2,990 | 90 |
| About 3 bedrooms (800 to 1,200 cu ft) | $4,330 to $5,540 | $4,920 | 33 |
| 4+ bedrooms (1,200+ cu ft) | $6,390 to $8,580 | $7,220 | 24 (limited sample) |
Booked estimates, not a quote. Source: the CMR Cost Report, distance band 100 to 499 miles. These are prices from one mover network, not the whole market, and not a quote from any specific mover. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.
Estimate your own Arlington → Durham cost
Pick your home size to see the typical booked full-service cost for this 260-mile lane.
What moves your price on this lane
- Shipment size. Long-distance moves are priced largely by weight, the single biggest price factor.
- Packing. Full pack-and-wrap adds cost but cuts damage risk on a haul this long.
- Access. Stairs, long carries, or a shuttle for a tight street at either end raise labor.
- Timing. Summer and month-end dates cost the most; mid-month off-season is cheapest.
CMR-vetted movers for this route
Every pick below is a licensed interstate carrier that runs real VA-to-NC lanes, not a local-only operator stretching beyond its area.
A Plus Moving and Storage
Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.
Read the full review →MC Movers
Protection-first carrier for households that want careful handling and dependable long-distance coordination.
Read the full review →Jacob and Sons Moving & Storage
Broad-service mover with strong packing, storage, and commercial support for more complex relocations.
Read the full review →Best time to make this move
Peak season runs mid-May through early September, when demand and prices are highest. Booking a mid-month, off-season date can lower your quote and widen carrier availability.
Planning a Arlington → Durham move
- Get at least three written estimates, and make sure each is binding or Not-To-Exceed, not a phone guess.
- Verify each mover's USDOT and MC authority for interstate household goods before you book.
- Book about 2-3 weeks ahead. That's the typical lead time to lock a good carrier and date on a lane this distance.
- Right-size your valuation coverage: standard released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb, which won't replace much on a move this size.
- Avoid any mover demanding a large cash deposit up front, a common red flag.
Questions about moving Arlington to Durham
How much does it cost to move from Arlington to Durham?
How long does delivery take on this route?
Should I ship my car or drive it on this route?
How far in advance should I book this move?
Are these the only movers that serve Arlington → Durham?
Related routes
Best VA-to-NC & state-to-state movers →
Ready to price your Arlington → Durham move?
Tell us your home size and timeline and we'll match you with CMR-vetted carriers that actually run this VA→NC lane.