Moving from Akron, OH to Virginia Beach, VA
About 486 miles across a state line, from Ohio into Virginia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Akron, OH to Virginia Beach, VA covers about 486 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,187 – $2,916 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 61 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 486 miles between Ohio and Virginia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,187 – $2,916 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Virginia Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,640 – $2,187 | $1,181 – $1,575 | $787 – $1,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,968 – $2,624 | $1,417 – $1,890 | $945 – $1,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,187 – $2,916 | $1,575 – $2,100 | $1,050 – $1,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,515 – $3,353 | $1,811 – $2,414 | $1,207 – $1,610 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,843 – $3,791 | $2,047 – $2,729 | $1,365 – $1,820 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,281 – $4,374 | $2,362 – $3,149 | $1,575 – $2,100 |
Transport only, for an estimated 486 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Akron to Virginia Beach
486 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,430. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,187 to $2,916, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Akron to Virginia Beach
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 61 people a year (±54) moved from Summit County, OH, home to Akron, to Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Summit County make up 0.2% of the 35,589 people a year who moved into Virginia Beach city from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,787 people a year (±1,359) moving from Ohio to Virginia and about 9,082 people a year (±2,897) from Virginia to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 5,295 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Norfolk City, VA | 4,796 ±895 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 3,754 ±803 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,215 ±416 |
| Tulare County, CA | 1,160 ±1,069 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 813 ±312 |
Licensed movers at each end
38 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Akron (85 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 18 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.8% of their 39 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Krupp Moving and StorageUSDOT 4414655 | Wooster · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Virginia Beach end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Virginia Beach: Service Transfer Inc (Chesapeake, 240 trucks), Apple Moving (Chesapeake, 44 trucks), Hampton Roads Moving & Storage (Suffolk, 43 trucks), Apple Moving (Norfolk, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio into Virginia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Akron to Virginia Beach
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 486 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Virginia Beach
A local move inside Virginia Beach later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Virginia Beach are Norfolk (about 20 mi), Chesapeake (about 25 mi), Richmond (about 109 mi).
Other routes from Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
Also moving to Virginia Beach: from Norfolk, VA, from Chesapeake, VA, from Richmond, VA, from Arlington, VA.
Akron to Virginia Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Virginia Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 486 miles cost about $1,640 – $2,187 for a studio, $2,187 – $2,916 for a two-bedroom home and $2,515 – $3,353 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Virginia Beach take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Akron to Virginia Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,050 – $1,400 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,187 – $2,916 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,575 – $2,100.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Virginia Beach?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Virginia Beach is in Virginia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 38 listed movers within 30 miles of Akron hold it.
How many people move from Akron to Virginia Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 61 people a year (margin of error ±54) moved from Summit County, which contains Akron, to Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.