Moving from Florida to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Virginia Beach it is about 938 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 55 city pairs we price between the two states run from 625 to 1,076 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~938 miMiami → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,221+2-bedroom, movers
- 55City routes priced
In short
About 24,818 people moved from Florida to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,909), and about 28,901 went the other way. Between Miami and Virginia Beach it is about 938 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,221 – $5,628 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 24,818 people a year (±3,909), against about 28,901 (±6,694) from Virginia to Florida, so Virginia loses about 4,083 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 2nd-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | Norfolk City | 838 ±271 |
| Escambia County | Virginia Beach City | 512 ±250 |
| Palm Beach County | Loudoun County | 438 ±519* |
| Escambia County | Orange County | 373 ±497* |
| Marion County | Fairfax County | 314 ±471* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Miami to Virginia Beach, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Florida and Virginia.
Cost of moving from Florida to Virginia
At about 938 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,221 – $5,628 for a two-bedroom home and $4,854 – $6,472 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,039 – $4,052; a freight trailer is $2,026 – $2,701.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,166 – $4,221 | $2,279 – $3,039 | $1,520 – $2,026 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,799 – $5,065 | $2,735 – $3,647 | $1,823 – $2,431 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,221 – $5,628 | $3,039 – $4,052 | $2,026 – $2,701 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,854 – $6,472 | $3,495 – $4,660 | $2,330 – $3,107 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,487 – $7,316 | $3,951 – $5,268 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,332 – $8,442 | $4,559 – $6,078 | $3,039 – $4,052 |
Transport only, for an estimated 938 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Florida to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Chesapeake | ~625 mi | 3–7 days | $2,813 – $3,750 | $3,234 – $4,313 |
| Jacksonville to Norfolk | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Jacksonville to Richmond | ~646 mi | 3–7 days | $2,907 – $3,876 | $3,343 – $4,457 |
| Jacksonville to Virginia Beach | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Gainesville to Chesapeake | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Gainesville to Norfolk | ~707 mi | 3–7 days | $3,182 – $4,242 | $3,659 – $4,878 |
| Gainesville to Richmond | ~714 mi | 3–7 days | $3,213 – $4,284 | $3,695 – $4,927 |
| Gainesville to Virginia Beach | ~719 mi | 3–7 days | $3,236 – $4,314 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
| Tallahassee to Richmond | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Tallahassee to Chesapeake | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Orlando to Chesapeake | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Tallahassee to Norfolk | ~744 mi | 3–7 days | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| Jacksonville to Arlington | ~752 mi | 3–7 days | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
| Orlando to Norfolk | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Tallahassee to Virginia Beach | ~759 mi | 3–7 days | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
| Orlando to Virginia Beach | ~763 mi | 3–7 days | $3,434 – $4,578 | $3,949 – $5,265 |
| Orlando to Richmond | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Chesapeake | ~807 mi | 3–7 days | $3,632 – $4,842 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| Gainesville to Arlington | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Tampa to Chesapeake | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Norfolk | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Virginia Beach | ~827 mi | 3–7 days | $3,722 – $4,962 | $4,280 – $5,706 |
| Tallahassee to Arlington | ~830 mi | 3–7 days | $3,735 – $4,980 | $4,295 – $5,727 |
| Tampa to Norfolk | ~831 mi | 3–7 days | $3,740 – $4,986 | $4,300 – $5,734 |
| Saint Petersburg to Chesapeake | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Tampa to Virginia Beach | ~842 mi | 3–7 days | $3,789 – $5,052 | $4,357 – $5,810 |
| Tampa to Richmond | ~844 mi | 3–7 days | $3,798 – $5,064 | $4,368 – $5,824 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Richmond | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Saint Petersburg to Norfolk | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Saint Petersburg to Virginia Beach | ~861 mi | 3–7 days | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Saint Petersburg to Richmond | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| Orlando to Arlington | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chesapeake | ~890 mi | 3–7 days | $4,005 – $5,340 | $4,606 – $6,141 |
| Cape Coral to Chesapeake | ~897 mi | 3–7 days | $4,037 – $5,382 | $4,642 – $6,189 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk | ~904 mi | 3–7 days | $4,068 – $5,424 | $4,678 – $6,238 |
| Cape Coral to Norfolk | ~910 mi | 3–7 days | $4,095 – $5,460 | $4,709 – $6,279 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Virginia Beach | ~910 mi | 3–7 days | $4,095 – $5,460 | $4,709 – $6,279 |
| Hialeah to Chesapeake | ~913 mi | 3–7 days | $4,109 – $5,478 | $4,725 – $6,300 |
| Miami to Chesapeake | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Cape Coral to Virginia Beach | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Hialeah to Norfolk | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Cape Coral to Richmond | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Miami to Norfolk | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Hialeah to Virginia Beach | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Richmond | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Miami to Virginia Beach | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Tampa to Arlington | ~951 mi | 3–7 days | $4,280 – $5,706 | $4,921 – $6,562 |
| Hialeah to Richmond | ~960 mi | 3–7 days | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Arlington | ~960 mi | 3–7 days | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Miami to Richmond | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Saint Petersburg to Arlington | ~970 mi | 3–7 days | $4,365 – $5,820 | $5,020 – $6,693 |
| Cape Coral to Arlington | ~1,040 mi | 3–7 days | $4,680 – $6,240 | $5,382 – $7,176 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Arlington | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Hialeah to Arlington | ~1,070 mi | 3–7 days | $4,815 – $6,420 | $5,537 – $7,383 |
| Miami to Arlington | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 938 miles. From our model that is $4,221 – $5,628 for a two-bedroom home and $4,854 – $6,472 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,039 – $4,052 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,026 – $2,701. Across the 55 city pairs we price between Florida and Virginia, distances run from 625 to 1,076 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Virginia take?
Miami to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Virginia?
Yes. A move from Florida into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,026 – $2,701 for a two-bedroom home over 938 miles against $4,221 – $5,628 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,039 – $4,052, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 24,818 people (±3,909) moved from Florida to Virginia that year, against about 28,901 (±6,694) from Virginia to Florida. That makes Florida the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.