Moving from New York to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Virginia Beach it is about 335 miles and about 6 hours; the 50 city pairs we price between the two states run from 241 to 528 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.
- ~335 miNew York City → Virginia Beach
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,508+2-bedroom, movers
- 50City routes priced
In short
About 16,364 people moved from New York to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,786), and about 10,310 went the other way. Between New York City and Virginia Beach it is about 335 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,508 – $2,010 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 16,364 people a year (±3,786), against about 10,310 (±2,359) from Virginia to New York, so Virginia gains about 6,054 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Queens County | Spotsylvania County | 435 ±589* |
| New York County | Fairfax County | 411 ±184 |
| Kings County | Fairfax County | 232 ±131 |
| Nassau County | Hopewell City | 219 ±293* |
| Queens County | Prince William County | 193 ±167 |
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.
New York City 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 New York and Virginia.
Cost of moving from New York to Virginia
At about 335 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,508 – $2,010 for a two-bedroom home and $1,734 – $2,311 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,085 – $1,447; a freight trailer is $724 – $965.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,131 – $1,508 | $814 – $1,085 | $543 – $724 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,357 – $1,809 | $977 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,085 – $1,447 | $724 – $965 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734 – $2,311 | $1,248 – $1,664 | $832 – $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,411 – $1,881 | $941 – $1,254 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,261 – $3,015 | $1,628 – $2,171 | $1,085 – $1,447 |
Transport only, for an estimated 335 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 New York to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City to Arlington | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Yonkers to Arlington | ~257 mi | 1–3 days | $1,157 – $1,542 | $1,330 – $1,773 |
| Mount Vernon to Arlington | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| New Rochelle to Arlington | ~262 mi | 1–3 days | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| New York City to Richmond | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| New York City to Virginia Beach | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Buffalo to Arlington | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Syracuse to Arlington | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| New York City to Norfolk | ~343 mi | 1–3 days | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,775 – $2,367 |
| Rochester to Arlington | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Yonkers to Richmond | ~351 mi | 1–3 days | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,816 – $2,422 |
| Mount Vernon to Richmond | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Mount Vernon to Virginia Beach | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Yonkers to Virginia Beach | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| New Rochelle to Richmond | ~355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| New Rochelle to Virginia Beach | ~355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| New York City to Chesapeake | ~356 mi | 1–3 days | $1,602 – $2,136 | $1,842 – $2,456 |
| Utica to Arlington | ~359 mi | 1–3 days | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| Yonkers to Norfolk | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Mount Vernon to Norfolk | ~362 mi | 1–3 days | $1,629 – $2,172 | $1,873 – $2,498 |
| New Rochelle to Norfolk | ~363 mi | 1–3 days | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,879 – $2,505 |
| Albany to Arlington | ~366 mi | 1–3 days | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,894 – $2,525 |
| Schenectady to Arlington | ~371 mi | 1–3 days | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Mount Vernon to Chesapeake | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Yonkers to Chesapeake | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| New Rochelle to Chesapeake | ~376 mi | 1–3 days | $1,692 – $2,256 | $1,946 – $2,594 |
| Buffalo to Richmond | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Syracuse to Richmond | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Rochester to Richmond | ~453 mi | 3–7 days | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| Utica to Richmond | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Albany to Richmond | ~470 mi | 3–7 days | $2,115 – $2,820 | $2,432 – $3,243 |
| Schenectady to Richmond | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Albany to Virginia Beach | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Albany to Norfolk | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Schenectady to Virginia Beach | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| Syracuse to Norfolk | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Syracuse to Virginia Beach | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Schenectady to Norfolk | ~502 mi | 3–7 days | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
| Albany to Chesapeake | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Utica to Virginia Beach | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Utica to Norfolk | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Buffalo to Norfolk | ~512 mi | 3–7 days | $2,304 – $3,072 | $2,650 – $3,533 |
| Syracuse to Chesapeake | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Rochester to Norfolk | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Schenectady to Chesapeake | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Buffalo to Virginia Beach | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Rochester to Virginia Beach | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Utica to Chesapeake | ~522 mi | 3–7 days | $2,349 – $3,132 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| Buffalo to Chesapeake | ~525 mi | 3–7 days | $2,363 – $3,150 | $2,717 – $3,623 |
| Rochester to Chesapeake | ~528 mi | 3–7 days | $2,376 – $3,168 | $2,732 – $3,643 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York 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 New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 335 miles. From our model that is $1,508 – $2,010 for a two-bedroom home and $1,734 – $2,311 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,085 – $1,447 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $724 – $965. Across the 50 city pairs we price between New York and Virginia, distances run from 241 to 528 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Virginia take?
New York City 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 New York to Virginia?
Yes. A move from New York into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $724 – $965 for a two-bedroom home over 335 miles against $1,508 – $2,010 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,085 – $1,447, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 16,364 people (±3,786) moved from New York to Virginia that year, against about 10,310 (±2,359) from Virginia to New York. That makes New York the 5th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.