Moving from North Carolina to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charlotte and Virginia Beach it is about 343 miles and about 6 hours; the 35 city pairs we price between the two states run from 156 to 380 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.
- ~343 miCharlotte → Virginia Beach
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,544+2-bedroom, movers
- 35City routes priced
In short
About 22,757 people moved from North Carolina to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,383), and about 28,409 went the other way. Between Charlotte and Virginia Beach it is about 343 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,544 – $2,058 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 238 movers based in North Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Carolina to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 22,757 people a year (±3,383), against about 28,409 (±5,573) from Virginia to North Carolina, so Virginia loses about 5,652 people a year on this exchange. North Carolina is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson County | Virginia Beach City | 351 ±249 |
| Durham County | Alexandria City | 350 ±396* |
| Wake County | Richmond City | 316 ±329* |
| Onslow County | Fairfax County | 305 ±134 |
| Alamance County | Wise County | 281 ±335* |
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.
Charlotte 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 North Carolina and Virginia.
Cost of moving from North Carolina to Virginia
At about 343 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,544 – $2,058 for a two-bedroom home and $1,775 – $2,367 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,111 – $1,482; a freight trailer is $741 – $988.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 – $1,544 | $833 – $1,111 | $556 – $741 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,389 – $1,852 | $1,000 – $1,334 | $667 – $889 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,111 – $1,482 | $741 – $988 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,775 – $2,367 | $1,278 – $1,704 | $852 – $1,136 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,007 – $2,675 | $1,445 – $1,926 | $963 – $1,284 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,315 – $3,087 | $1,667 – $2,223 | $1,111 – $1,482 |
Transport only, for an estimated 343 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 North Carolina to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham to Richmond | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Raleigh to Richmond | ~162 mi | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Chapel Hill to Richmond | ~166 mi | 1–3 days | $747 – $996 | $859 – $1,145 |
| Raleigh to Chesapeake | ~168 mi | 1–3 days | $756 – $1,008 | $869 – $1,159 |
| Raleigh to Norfolk | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Durham to Chesapeake | ~177 mi | 1–3 days | $797 – $1,062 | $916 – $1,221 |
| Durham to Norfolk | ~183 mi | 1–3 days | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
| Chapel Hill to Chesapeake | ~188 mi | 1–3 days | $846 – $1,128 | $973 – $1,297 |
| Chapel Hill to Norfolk | ~193 mi | 1–3 days | $869 – $1,158 | $999 – $1,332 |
| Greensboro to Richmond | ~193 mi | 1–3 days | $869 – $1,158 | $999 – $1,332 |
| Raleigh to Virginia Beach | ~193 mi | 1–3 days | $869 – $1,158 | $999 – $1,332 |
| Durham to Virginia Beach | ~202 mi | 1–3 days | $909 – $1,212 | $1,045 – $1,394 |
| Chapel Hill to Virginia Beach | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Winston-Salem to Richmond | ~216 mi | 1–3 days | $972 – $1,296 | $1,118 – $1,490 |
| Fayetteville to Chesapeake | ~217 mi | 1–3 days | $977 – $1,302 | $1,123 – $1,497 |
| Fayetteville to Richmond | ~222 mi | 1–3 days | $999 – $1,332 | $1,149 – $1,532 |
| Fayetteville to Norfolk | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Greensboro to Chesapeake | ~232 mi | 1–3 days | $1,044 – $1,392 | $1,201 – $1,601 |
| Greensboro to Norfolk | ~235 mi | 1–3 days | $1,058 – $1,410 | $1,216 – $1,622 |
| Fayetteville to Virginia Beach | ~242 mi | 1–3 days | $1,089 – $1,452 | $1,252 – $1,670 |
| Greensboro to Virginia Beach | ~255 mi | 1–3 days | $1,148 – $1,530 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| Durham to Arlington | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Winston-Salem to Chesapeake | ~261 mi | 1–3 days | $1,175 – $1,566 | $1,351 – $1,801 |
| Winston-Salem to Norfolk | ~264 mi | 1–3 days | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Chapel Hill to Arlington | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Raleigh to Arlington | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Greensboro to Arlington | ~284 mi | 1–3 days | $1,278 – $1,704 | $1,470 – $1,960 |
| Winston-Salem to Virginia Beach | ~284 mi | 1–3 days | $1,278 – $1,704 | $1,470 – $1,960 |
| Charlotte to Richmond | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Winston-Salem to Arlington | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Charlotte to Chesapeake | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Charlotte to Norfolk | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Fayetteville to Arlington | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Charlotte to Virginia Beach | ~343 mi | 1–3 days | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,775 – $2,367 |
| Charlotte to Arlington | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Carolina
115 of the 238 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 743 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 86 of 374 vehicle inspections (23.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 156 of 742 driver inspections (21.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin RelocationCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3182355 | 124 | 6 of 76 | 6 of 124 |
| Us Professional MoversFayetteville, NC · USDOT 3836891 | 51 | 11 of 27 | 8 of 51 |
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| International Van LinesMonroe, NC · USDOT 3135836 | 27 | 1 of 12 | 6 of 27 |
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina, 238 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Carolina
North Carolina to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Charlotte and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 343 miles. From our model that is $1,544 – $2,058 for a two-bedroom home and $1,775 – $2,367 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,111 – $1,482 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $741 – $988. Across the 35 city pairs we price between North Carolina and Virginia, distances run from 156 to 380 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Carolina to Virginia take?
Charlotte to Virginia Beach is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Carolina to Virginia?
Yes. A move from North Carolina into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 412 listed movers based in North Carolina, 238 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Carolina to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $741 – $988 for a two-bedroom home over 343 miles against $1,544 – $2,058 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,111 – $1,482, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Carolina to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 22,757 people (±3,383) moved from North Carolina to Virginia that year, against about 28,409 (±5,573) from Virginia to North Carolina. That makes North Carolina the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.