Moving from Virginia to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Boston it is about 538 miles and about 10 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 379 to 561 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~538 miVirginia Beach → Boston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,421+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 4,484 people moved from Virginia to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,677), and about 3,543 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Boston it is about 538 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,421 – $3,228 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,484 people a year (±1,677), against about 3,543 (±956) from Massachusetts to Virginia, so Massachusetts gains about 941 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 11th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | Middlesex County | 269 ±154 |
| Montgomery County | Middlesex County | 189 ±179 |
| Fairfax County | Essex County | 156 ±124 |
| Hampton City | Middlesex County | 155 ±165* |
| Fairfax County | Middlesex County | 153 ±75 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Virginia Beach to Boston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Virginia and Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Massachusetts
At about 538 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,421 – $3,228 for a two-bedroom home and $2,784 – $3,712 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,743 – $2,324; a freight trailer is $1,162 – $1,549.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,816 – $2,421 | $1,307 – $1,743 | $872 – $1,162 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,179 – $2,905 | $1,569 – $2,092 | $1,046 – $1,394 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,421 – $3,228 | $1,743 – $2,324 | $1,162 – $1,549 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,784 – $3,712 | $2,005 – $2,673 | $1,336 – $1,782 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,147 – $4,196 | $2,266 – $3,021 | $1,511 – $2,014 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,632 – $4,842 | $2,615 – $3,486 | $1,743 – $2,324 |
Transport only, for an estimated 538 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.
City-to-city routes from Virginia to Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Springfield | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Arlington to Worcester | ~423 mi | 3–7 days | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Arlington to Boston | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Virginia Beach to Springfield | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Richmond to Springfield | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
| Norfolk to Springfield | ~482 mi | 3–7 days | $2,169 – $2,892 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| Chesapeake to Springfield | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Virginia Beach to Worcester | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Richmond to Worcester | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Norfolk to Worcester | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Chesapeake to Worcester | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Virginia Beach to Boston | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Norfolk to Boston | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Richmond to Boston | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Chesapeake to Boston | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia directory ranks them. At the Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts to Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Boston, the distance is about 538 miles. From our model that is $2,421 – $3,228 for a two-bedroom home and $2,784 – $3,712 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,743 – $2,324 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,162 – $1,549. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Virginia and Massachusetts, distances run from 379 to 561 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Massachusetts take?
Virginia Beach to Boston is about 10 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia to Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Massachusetts is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,162 – $1,549 for a two-bedroom home over 538 miles against $2,421 – $3,228 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,743 – $2,324, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,484 people (±1,677) moved from Virginia to Massachusetts that year, against about 3,543 (±956) from Massachusetts to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 11th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.