North Carolina just became the number-one destination for domestic movers in the country. Not Texas. Not Florida. North Carolina — ranking first for interstate migration between 2024 and 2025, with 84,000 people choosing to move there from other states. Raleigh, the state capital and the anchor of the Research Triangle, sits right at the center of that wave.
If you’re thinking about making this move from Miami, you’re not alone — and you’ll want a moving company that handles this route the right way.
At Pro Movers Miami, we’re a direct carrier. That means no brokering your move out to a stranger’s crew somewhere along I-95. Your items go on our truck. Our team loads, drives, and delivers — start to finish.
The Route: Miami to Raleigh by the Numbers
The drive from Miami to Raleigh runs approximately 797 miles via I-95 North, with a non-stop drive time of around 12 hours. For a loaded moving truck running safe highway speeds with rest breaks, most deliveries on this route land within 2 to 3 days of pickup — which is standard for a move of this distance.
Raleigh sits in Wake County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, roughly 30 miles from Research Triangle Park (RTP). The city crossed the 500,000-population mark by 2024, growing by 33,000 residents in just four years. The metro area — including Durham and Chapel Hill — now holds close to 1.5 million people and keeps expanding.
Why So Many Miami Residents Are Headed to Raleigh
The honest answer is that Raleigh offers something Miami used to offer but doesn’t quite anymore: room to grow without getting squeezed.
The cost difference is real. Overall cost of living in Raleigh is about 8% lower than Miami according to Salary.com’s 2025 data, and that gap widens significantly when you look at housing. The median rent in Raleigh sits around $1,374/month — compare that to what you’re paying in Brickell, Wynwood, or South Beach, and the math becomes pretty obvious. A comparable two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh can run $400 to $600 less per month than one in Miami.
The job market has genuine momentum. Raleigh is home to Research Triangle Park — one of the largest research and technology campuses in the world. Major employers include IBM, Cisco, Red Hat, Epic Games, and Microsoft, with Apple committing to a $1 billion East Coast hub in the area. The tech sector accounts for over 18% of Raleigh’s total employment, and mid-level engineering roles average around $98,000. Employers in Raleigh also tend to pay slightly more than Miami — Salary.com data shows about 2.1% higher average salaries for comparable roles.
The pace of life shifts. Raleigh’s average commute is around 25 to 30 minutes. The city has a walkable downtown with restaurants, farmers markets, art walks, and a genuine sense of neighborhood — things that get buried under traffic and noise in Miami. And for families tired of watching a Category 4 cone in September, the weather is mild, four-season, and hurricane-free.
What It Costs to Move from Miami to Raleigh with Pro Movers
We don’t hide pricing. Based on the size of your home, here’s what you can expect for a long-distance move from Miami to Raleigh:
| Home Size | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| 1–2 Bedrooms | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| 3–4 Bedrooms | $4,500 – $9,000+ |
Your final price is set before moving day — not adjusted at delivery. We quote based on your actual inventory and weight, and that number is what you pay.
Current offer: $100 off your long-distance move + 1 month of free storage.
Services We Handle on This Route
An 800-mile move needs more than just a truck and some muscle. Here’s what we bring:
Long-Distance Moving — We’re a licensed interstate moving carrier (US DOT 2855891 | MC 956262), not a broker. Everything we do is in-house — packing, loading, transport, and delivery. No third-party surprises.
Packing, Wrapping & Boxes — Across nearly 800 miles, the difference between a box packed well and one packed fast shows up at delivery. Our crew uses professional materials and custom crating for fragile items. Full-home packing runs $800–$2,500 depending on size.
Residential Moving — Whether you’re coming out of a Coral Gables home, a Doral apartment, or a high-rise in Brickell, we handle furniture wrapping, floor protection, and placement at the Raleigh end.
Commercial Moving — Moving an office or business from Miami to Raleigh’s fast-growing market? We work nights and weekends, carry the commercial insurance your new building requires, and minimize your downtime.
Interstate Moving — This is what we’re built for. Long routes, direct delivery, no handoffs.
Storage — If your Raleigh place isn’t ready yet, we offer 1 month free storage at our secure, climate-controlled facility on I-95 so your belongings stay safe while you get settled.
Why Choose Pro Movers Miami
We’ve been doing this long enough to know that the move itself isn’t the hardest part — choosing who to trust with everything you own is. Here’s what we bring to that decision:
Over 2,400 five-star Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating across thousands of verified reviews on Google, Birdeye, BBB, and HomeAdvisor. We’re FMCSA Safer certified, HomeAdvisor Screened and Approved, and every single crew member is a full-time, background-checked, professionally trained employee. No day laborers. No subcontractors.
We also serve the full South Florida region, so if you’re moving from Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Doral, or anywhere else across our South Florida service area, we’ve got you covered from pickup to the final box in Raleigh.
Get your free moving quote here or call us at (305) 707-7007. We’re open Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 9 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Miami to Raleigh move take?
Most moves on this route are delivered within 2 to 3 days from the pickup date, depending on home size and scheduling. We’ll confirm your delivery window before the truck rolls.
Do you use subcontractors on long-distance routes?
No. We are the carrier. The crew that loads your home in Miami is the same team handling your delivery in Raleigh. No third-party handoffs, ever.
What if my Raleigh home isn’t ready on delivery day?
No problem. We offer 1 month of free storage with all long-distance bookings. Your belongings stay in our climate-controlled, secured I-95 facility until you’re ready.
Do you offer packing services, or do I have to pack myself?
Both options are available. You can pack everything yourself, have us handle it completely, or meet somewhere in the middle. Our packing team uses professional-grade materials and labels every box by room.