Popular Moving Routes in Virginia
142 routes out of 5 Virginia cities, priced by home size from one published model: 8 that stay inside the state, 123 that leave it, and a page for Virginia to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 5Cities covered
- 142Routes priced
- 416Licensed movers based here
- $465+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Virginia costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $39 to $49 per mover per hour. We price 142 routes from 5 Virginia cities.
Virginia cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Virginia, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Virginia
Every pair of Virginia cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Virginia, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake to Norfolk | ~14 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Norfolk to Virginia Beach | ~20 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Chesapeake to Virginia Beach | ~25 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Norfolk to Richmond | ~92 mi | 2 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Chesapeake to Richmond | ~100 mi | 2 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Richmond to Virginia Beach | ~109 mi | 2 hr | $491 – $654 | $564 – $752 |
| Arlington to Richmond | ~110 mi | 2 hr | $495 – $660 | $569 – $759 |
| Arlington to Virginia Beach | ~178 mi | 3 hr | $801 – $1,068 | $921 – $1,228 |
Leaving Virginia: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to New York City, NY | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Richmond to New York City, NY | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Virginia Beach to New York City, NY | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Richmond to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,661 mi | 7–14 days | $11,975 – $15,966 | $13,771 – $18,361 |
| Arlington to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,672 mi | 7–14 days | $12,024 – $16,032 | $13,828 – $18,437 |
| Chesapeake to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,742 mi | 7–14 days | $12,339 – $16,452 | $14,190 – $18,920 |
| Arlington to Chicago, IL | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Richmond to Chicago, IL | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Norfolk to Chicago, IL | ~813 mi | 3–7 days | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,207 – $5,610 |
| Virginia Beach to Chicago, IL | ~830 mi | 3–7 days | $3,735 – $4,980 | $4,295 – $5,727 |
| Richmond to Houston, TX | ~1,353 mi | 7–14 days | $6,089 – $8,118 | $7,002 – $9,336 |
| Norfolk to Houston, TX | ~1,402 mi | 7–14 days | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Virginia Beach to Houston, TX | ~1,422 mi | 7–14 days | $6,399 – $8,532 | $7,359 – $9,812 |
| Richmond to Washington, DC | ~112 mi | 1–3 days | $504 – $672 | $580 – $773 |
| Norfolk to Washington, DC | ~172 mi | 1–3 days | $774 – $1,032 | $890 – $1,187 |
Virginia to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Virginia's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Virginia.
What moving from Virginia costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Virginia moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Virginia lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Virginia moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Virginia?
Across town it is hourly: about $39 to $49 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $465 – $761. Between Virginia cities we price 8 pairs, from Chesapeake to Norfolk at about 14 miles ($465 – $761 for two bedrooms) to Arlington to Virginia Beach at about 178 miles ($801 – $1,068).
How much does it cost to move out of Virginia?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is District of Columbia at about 178 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,732. Every Virginia-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Virginia regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Virginia is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Virginia?
416 household-goods carriers based in Virginia are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.