Moving from Mississippi to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Virginia Beach it is about 1,010 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 941 to 1,049 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.
- ~1,010 miJackson → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,545+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 563 people moved from Mississippi to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±561), and about 1,565 went the other way. Between Jackson and Virginia Beach it is about 1,010 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,545 – $6,060 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 563 people a year (±561), against about 1,565 (±792) from Virginia to Mississippi, so Virginia loses about 1,002 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 44th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Virginia Beach City | 200 ±178 |
| Lauderdale County | Norfolk City | 169 ±177* |
| Lauderdale County | Virginia Beach City | 162 ±185* |
| Lauderdale County | Clarke County | 149 ±217* |
| Hinds County | Alexandria City | 128 ±99 |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Virginia.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Virginia
At about 1,010 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,545 – $6,060 for a two-bedroom home and $5,227 – $6,969 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,272 – $4,363; a freight trailer is $2,182 – $2,909.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,091 – $5,454 | $2,945 – $3,927 | $1,963 – $2,618 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,545 – $6,060 | $3,272 – $4,363 | $2,182 – $2,909 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,227 – $6,969 | $3,763 – $5,018 | $2,509 – $3,345 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,909 – $7,878 | $4,254 – $5,672 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,818 – $9,090 | $4,909 – $6,545 | $3,272 – $4,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,010 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 Mississippi to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Richmond | ~941 mi | 3–7 days | $4,235 – $5,646 | $4,870 – $6,493 |
| Gulfport to Richmond | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Jackson to Chesapeake | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Jackson to Norfolk | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Gulfport to Chesapeake | ~997 mi | 3–7 days | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Gulfport to Norfolk | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Jackson to Arlington | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Jackson to Virginia Beach | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Gulfport to Virginia Beach | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Gulfport to Arlington | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 1,010 miles. From our model that is $4,545 – $6,060 for a two-bedroom home and $5,227 – $6,969 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,272 – $4,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,182 – $2,909. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Virginia, distances run from 941 to 1,049 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Virginia take?
Jackson to Virginia Beach is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Mississippi to Virginia?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,182 – $2,909 for a two-bedroom home over 1,010 miles against $4,545 – $6,060 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,272 – $4,363, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 563 people (±561) moved from Mississippi to Virginia that year, against about 1,565 (±792) from Virginia to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 44th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.