($438+) Durham, NC to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Durham, NC to Akron, OH

Full-service movers for the 506-mile relocation from Durham, North Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,137 and $7,538. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $275 - $1,836, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Durham typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $122 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Durham to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $3,752
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,038 - $5,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,818 - $7,538

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Durham to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Durham, NC to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Durham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Durham to Akron?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Durham, NC to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Durham, North Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $964 and $3,035. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Durham typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Durham to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $964 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,273 - $2,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,035

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Durham, NC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $643, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $69 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $138 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Durham, NC, and Akron, OH, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Durham to Akron?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Durham, NC to Akron, OH

A rental truck for this 506-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $416 and $1,162. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $148 - $169
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Durham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Durham to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $416 - $789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $477 - $936
• 4+ bedrooms: $559 - $1,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $138 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Durham, North Carolina, usually costs about $643 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 506-mile drive falls between $148 and $169, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $46 and $275 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Durham to Akron?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Durham, NC to Akron, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Durham, North Carolina, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Akron, Ohio.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,018 and $1,869.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Durham to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $930 - $1,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $1,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,605

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $69 - $138 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Durham, North Carolina, typically costs $643.

What are the best freight companies from Durham to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Durham, NC vs Akron, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Akron, side by side with Durham on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.