Moving from Massachusetts to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Virginia Beach it is about 538 miles and about 10 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 379 to 561 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.
- ~538 miBoston → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,421+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 3,543 people moved from Massachusetts to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±956), and about 4,484 went the other way. Between Boston and Virginia Beach it is about 538 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,421 – $3,228 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,543 people a year (±956), against about 4,484 (±1,677) from Virginia to Massachusetts, so Virginia loses about 941 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 21st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | Fairfax County | 294 ±182 |
| Hampshire County | Newport News City | 224 ±245* |
| Middlesex County | Arlington County | 222 ±151 |
| Middlesex County | Loudoun County | 203 ±164 |
| Middlesex County | Charlottesville City | 180 ±181* |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Virginia.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Virginia
At about 538 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,421 – $3,228 for a two-bedroom home and $2,784 – $3,712 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,743 – $2,324; a freight trailer is $1,162 – $1,549.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,816 – $2,421 | $1,307 – $1,743 | $872 – $1,162 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,179 – $2,905 | $1,569 – $2,092 | $1,046 – $1,394 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,421 – $3,228 | $1,743 – $2,324 | $1,162 – $1,549 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,784 – $3,712 | $2,005 – $2,673 | $1,336 – $1,782 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,147 – $4,196 | $2,266 – $3,021 | $1,511 – $2,014 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,632 – $4,842 | $2,615 – $3,486 | $1,743 – $2,324 |
Transport only, for an estimated 538 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 Massachusetts to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Arlington | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Worcester to Arlington | ~423 mi | 3–7 days | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Boston to Arlington | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Springfield to Virginia Beach | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Springfield to Richmond | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
| Springfield to Norfolk | ~482 mi | 3–7 days | $2,169 – $2,892 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| Springfield to Chesapeake | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Worcester to Virginia Beach | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Worcester to Richmond | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Worcester to Norfolk | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Worcester to Chesapeake | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Boston to Virginia Beach | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Boston to Norfolk | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Boston to Richmond | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Boston to Chesapeake | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 538 miles. From our model that is $2,421 – $3,228 for a two-bedroom home and $2,784 – $3,712 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,743 – $2,324 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,162 – $1,549. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Virginia, distances run from 379 to 561 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Virginia take?
Boston to Virginia Beach is about 10 hours. 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 Massachusetts to Virginia?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,162 – $1,549 for a two-bedroom home over 538 miles against $2,421 – $3,228 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,743 – $2,324, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,543 people (±956) moved from Massachusetts to Virginia that year, against about 4,484 (±1,677) from Virginia to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 21st-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.