Moving from Nashville, TN to Virginia Beach, VA
About 701 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 Nashville, TN to Virginia Beach, VA covers about 701 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,155 – $4,206 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 13 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 701 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 $3,155 – $4,206 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Nashville to Virginia Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,366 – $3,155 | $1,703 – $2,271 | $1,136 – $1,514 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,839 – $3,785 | $2,044 – $2,725 | $1,363 – $1,817 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,155 – $4,206 | $2,271 – $3,028 | $1,514 – $2,019 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,628 – $4,837 | $2,612 – $3,483 | $1,741 – $2,322 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,101 – $5,468 | $2,953 – $3,937 | $1,968 – $2,625 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,732 – $6,309 | $3,407 – $4,542 | $2,271 – $3,028 |
Transport only, for an estimated 701 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, Nashville to Virginia Beach
701 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,505. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,155 to $4,206, 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 Nashville to Virginia Beach
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 13 people a year (±34) moved from Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville, to Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 46 people a year (±57). Movers from Davidson County make up 0.0% 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 6,406 ±1,207 |
| Williamson County, TN | 4,517 ±825 |
| Sumner County, TN | 3,677 ±744 |
| Wilson County, TN | 3,082 ±699 |
| Robertson County, TN | 1,441 ±433 |
| 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
31 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Nashville (86 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 825563 | Nashville · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| True Friends Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2629977 | Madison · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 15 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 3910544 | Nashville · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Messolar Moving and Installation ServicesUSDOT 3924442 | Smyrna · 19 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2533629 | Nashville · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1891471 | Nashville · 5 mi | 6 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 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 Nashville 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 701 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 Nashville
All routes from Nashville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Huntsville, AL | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Nashville to Chattanooga, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Nashville to Louisville, KY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Nashville to Knoxville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Nashville to Lexington, KY | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Nashville to Birmingham, AL | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Nashville to Memphis, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Nashville to Atlanta, GA | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Virginia Beach: from Norfolk, VA, from Chesapeake, VA, from Richmond, VA, from Arlington, VA.
Nashville to Virginia Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Virginia Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 701 miles cost about $2,366 – $3,155 for a studio, $3,155 – $4,206 for a two-bedroom home and $3,628 – $4,837 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Nashville to Virginia Beach take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Nashville to Virginia Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,514 – $2,019 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,155 – $4,206 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,271 – $3,028.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nashville to Virginia Beach?
Yes. Nashville 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. 31 listed movers within 30 miles of Nashville hold it.
How many people move from Nashville to Virginia Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 13 people a year (margin of error ±34) moved from Davidson County, which contains Nashville, 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.