Moving from Austin, TX to Raleigh, NC
Your Complete Guide
1,519
Miles
27.6 hrs
Drive Time
I-20 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Austin, TX
Raleigh, NC
Cost of Living Index
112
102
Median Home Price
$450,000
$380,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,400/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$160
$140
Grocery Index
97
97
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,519-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Austin, TX and Raleigh, NC.
Houston, TX
The fourth-largest US city and the energy capital of the world. An incredibly diverse city with NASA's Johnson Space Center.
NASA Space Center, energy industry, and diverse food scene
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins, combining cowboy culture with world-class museums. A growing city with the famous Stockyards National Historic District.
Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimbell Art Museum, and Western heritage
State Transition Guide: Texas → North Carolina
Moving from Texas to North Carolina? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 60 days of establishing residency in North Carolina
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in North Carolina
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About North Carolina
- Annual vehicle safety inspections and emissions tests required
- Property tax on vehicles is assessed annually
- Research Triangle is one of the top tech hubs in the US
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 1,519 miles via I-20 East, taking about 27.6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 4 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.