Moving from Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA
About 2,840 miles across a state line, from Virginia into Washington, 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 Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA covers about 2,840 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,780 – $17,040 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 40 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,840 miles from Virginia to Washington. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $12,780 – $17,040 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Seattle
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,585 – $12,780 | $6,901 – $9,202 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,502 – $15,336 | $8,281 – $11,042 | $5,521 – $7,361 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,780 – $17,040 | $9,202 – $12,269 | $6,134 – $8,179 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,697 – $19,596 | $10,582 – $14,109 | $7,055 – $9,406 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,614 – $22,152 | $11,962 – $15,949 | $7,975 – $10,633 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,170 – $25,560 | $13,802 – $18,403 | $9,202 – $12,269 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,840 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, Chesapeake to Seattle
2,840 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $14,200. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,780 to $17,040, 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 Chesapeake to Seattle
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 40 people a year (±59) moved from Chesapeake city, VA, home to Chesapeake, to King County, WA, home to Seattle. 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 55 people a year (±50). Movers from Chesapeake city make up 0.0% of the 120,669 people a year who moved into King County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,604 people a year (±1,918) moving from Virginia to Washington and about 3,386 people a year (±1,212) from Washington to Virginia — a net gain for Washington of about 1,218 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City, VA | 3,754 ±803 |
| Norfolk City, VA | 2,233 ±508 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 1,476 ±508 |
| Suffolk City, VA | 782 ±242 |
| Bexar County, TX | 529 ±497 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 11,035 ±1,105 |
| Pierce County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,175 ±949 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,095 ±777 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,717 ±795 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Chesapeake (56 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.9% of their 319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncUSDOT 139659 | Chesapeake · 8 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 4 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 15 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 12 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 14 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 15 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Seattle end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Seattle: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), Hogland Transfer Co (Everett, 67 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into Washington, 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 Chesapeake to Seattle
Insist on a survey
Over 2,840 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,840 miles of handling.
Arriving in Seattle
A local move inside Seattle later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Seattle are Tacoma (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 55 mi), Vancouver (about 160 mi).
Other routes from Chesapeake
All routes from Chesapeake, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake to Norfolk, VA | ~14 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Chesapeake to Virginia Beach, VA | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Chesapeake to Richmond, VA | ~100 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Chesapeake to Raleigh, NC | ~168 mi | $756 – $1,008 |
| Chesapeake to Chapel Hill, NC | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| Chesapeake to Greensboro, NC | ~232 mi | $1,044 – $1,392 |
| Chesapeake to Winston-Salem, NC | ~261 mi | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| Chesapeake to Philadelphia, PA | ~273 mi | $1,229 – $1,638 |
Also moving to Seattle: from Tacoma, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Chesapeake to Seattle moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to Seattle?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,840 miles cost about $9,585 – $12,780 for a studio, $12,780 – $17,040 for a two-bedroom home and $14,697 – $19,596 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chesapeake to Seattle take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Chesapeake to Seattle?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,134 – $8,179 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,780 – $17,040 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,202 – $12,269.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chesapeake to Seattle?
Yes. Chesapeake is in Virginia and Seattle is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Chesapeake hold it.
How many people move from Chesapeake to Seattle each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 40 people a year (margin of error ±59) moved from Chesapeake city, which contains Chesapeake, to King County, which contains Seattle.
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.