Moving from Norfolk, VA to Houston, TX
About 1,402 miles across a state line, from Virginia into Texas, 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 Norfolk, VA to Houston, TX covers about 1,402 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,309 – $8,412 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 143 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,402 miles from Virginia to Texas. 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 $6,309 – $8,412 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Norfolk to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,732 – $6,309 | $3,407 – $4,542 | $2,271 – $3,028 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,678 – $7,571 | $4,088 – $5,451 | $2,725 – $3,634 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,309 – $8,412 | $4,542 – $6,057 | $3,028 – $4,038 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,255 – $9,674 | $5,224 – $6,965 | $3,483 – $4,643 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,202 – $10,936 | $5,905 – $7,874 | $3,937 – $5,249 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,464 – $12,618 | $6,814 – $9,085 | $4,542 – $6,057 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,402 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, Norfolk to Houston
1,402 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,010. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,309 to $8,412, 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 Norfolk to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 143 people a year (±125) moved from Norfolk city, VA, home to Norfolk, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 58 people a year (±49). Movers from Norfolk city make up 0.1% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 17,996 people a year (±4,841) moving from Virginia to Texas and about 15,476 people a year (±4,016) from Texas to Virginia — a net gain for Texas of about 2,520 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City, VA | 4,796 ±895 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 3,152 ±786 |
| Hampton City, VA | 1,179 ±627 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 1,102 ±334 |
| San Diego County, CA | 568 ±333 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
37 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Norfolk (57 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.7% of their 321 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 · 4 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 12 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 10 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 1 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 13 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into Texas, 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 Norfolk to Houston
Insist on a survey
Over 1,402 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 1,402 miles of handling.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Norfolk
All routes from Norfolk, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk to Chesapeake, VA | ~14 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Norfolk to Virginia Beach, VA | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Norfolk to Richmond, VA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Norfolk to Arlington, VA | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Norfolk to Washington, DC | ~172 mi | $774 – $1,032 |
| Norfolk to Chapel Hill, NC | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Norfolk to Charlotte, NC | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Norfolk to Albany, NY | ~493 mi | $2,219 – $2,958 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Norfolk to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Norfolk to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,402 miles cost about $4,732 – $6,309 for a studio, $6,309 – $8,412 for a two-bedroom home and $7,255 – $9,674 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Norfolk to Houston take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Norfolk to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,028 – $4,038 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,309 – $8,412 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,542 – $6,057.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Norfolk to Houston?
Yes. Norfolk is in Virginia and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 37 listed movers within 30 miles of Norfolk hold it.
How many people move from Norfolk to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 143 people a year (margin of error ±125) moved from Norfolk city, which contains Norfolk, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.