Moving from Chattanooga, TN to Virginia Beach, VA
About 626 miles across a state line, from Tennessee 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 Chattanooga, TN to Virginia Beach, VA covers about 626 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,817 – $3,756 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 31 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 626 miles between Tennessee 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 $2,817 – $3,756 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Chattanooga to Virginia Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,113 – $2,817 | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,535 – $3,380 | $1,825 – $2,434 | $1,217 – $1,623 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,817 – $3,756 | $2,028 – $2,704 | $1,352 – $1,803 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,240 – $4,319 | $2,332 – $3,110 | $1,555 – $2,073 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,662 – $4,883 | $2,637 – $3,516 | $1,758 – $2,344 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,226 – $5,634 | $3,042 – $4,056 | $2,028 – $2,704 |
Transport only, for an estimated 626 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, Chattanooga to Virginia Beach
626 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,130. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,817 to $3,756, 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 Chattanooga to Virginia Beach
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Hamilton County, TN to Virginia Beach city, VA, but the wider metro table does: about 31 people a year (±38) moved from the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 128 people a year (±96).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,232 people a year (±2,345) moving from Tennessee to Virginia and about 7,649 people a year (±2,023) from Virginia to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 1,417 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Catoosa County, GA | 1,287 ±430 |
| Knox County, TN | 1,090 ±304 |
| Walker County, GA | 959 ±328 |
| Bradley County, TN | 887 ±318 |
| Shelby County, TN | 672 ±230 |
| 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
21 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Chattanooga (35 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.9% of their 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Guys Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 2343027 | Chattanooga · 4 mi | 12 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1080349 | Ooltewah · 15 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | — |
| Boundless Moving and StorageUSDOT 2798532 | Cleveland · 28 mi | 10 trucks | 27 | 6.3% of 16 |
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3854391 | Chattanooga · 4 mi | 8 trucks | 52 | 26.5% of 34 |
| Elizabeth's Moving Services LLCUSDOT 2438253 | Chattanooga · 3 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | — |
| All Out Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3241000 | Chattanooga · 9 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
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 Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 626 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 Chattanooga
All routes from Chattanooga, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Huntsville, AL | ~88 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Chattanooga to Knoxville, TN | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Chattanooga to Atlanta, GA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Chattanooga to Nashville, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Chattanooga to Montgomery, AL | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Chattanooga to Lexington, KY | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Chattanooga to Louisville, KY | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Chattanooga to Memphis, TN | ~313 mi | $1,409 – $1,878 |
Also moving to Virginia Beach: from Norfolk, VA, from Chesapeake, VA, from Richmond, VA, from Arlington, VA.
Chattanooga to Virginia Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chattanooga to Virginia Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 626 miles cost about $2,113 – $2,817 for a studio, $2,817 – $3,756 for a two-bedroom home and $3,240 – $4,319 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chattanooga to Virginia Beach take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving), 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 Chattanooga to Virginia Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,352 – $1,803 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,817 – $3,756 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,028 – $2,704.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chattanooga to Virginia Beach?
Yes. Chattanooga is in Tennessee and Virginia Beach is in Virginia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 21 listed movers within 30 miles of Chattanooga hold it.
How many people move from Chattanooga to Virginia Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 31 people a year (margin of error ±38) moved from the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.