Popular Moving Routesin Virginia
824 routes out of 5 Virginia cities, priced by home size from one published model: 10 that stay inside the state, 800 that leave it, and a page for Virginia to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
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 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Norfolk to Virginia Beach | ~20 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Chesapeake to Virginia Beach | ~25 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Norfolk to Richmond | ~92 mi | 2 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Chesapeake to Richmond | ~100 mi | 2 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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 Norfolk | ~171 mi | 3 hr | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Arlington to Virginia Beach | ~178 mi | 3 hr | $801 – $1,068 | $921 – $1,228 |
| Arlington to Chesapeake | ~184 mi | 3 hr | $828 – $1,104 | $952 – $1,270 |
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 |
| Norfolk to New York City, NY | ~343 mi | 1–3 days | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,775 – $2,367 |
| Chesapeake to New York City, NY | ~356 mi | 1–3 days | $1,602 – $2,136 | $1,842 – $2,456 |
| 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 |
| Norfolk to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,740 mi | 7–14 days | $12,330 – $16,440 | $14,179 – $18,906 |
| Chesapeake to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,742 mi | 7–14 days | $12,339 – $16,452 | $14,190 – $18,920 |
| Virginia Beach to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,760 mi | 7–14 days | $12,420 – $16,560 | $14,283 – $19,044 |
| 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 |
| Chesapeake to Chicago, IL | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Virginia Beach to Chicago, IL | ~830 mi | 3–7 days | $3,735 – $4,980 | $4,295 – $5,727 |
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) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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 $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Virginia cities we price 10 pairs, from Chesapeake to Norfolk at about 14 miles ($475 – $775 for two bedrooms) to Arlington to Chesapeake at about 184 miles ($828 – $1,104).
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.