Moving from Virginia to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and New York City it is about 335 miles and about 6 hours; the 50 city pairs we price between the two states run from 241 to 528 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.
- ~335 miVirginia Beach → New York City
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,508+2-bedroom, movers
- 50City routes priced
In short
About 10,310 people moved from Virginia to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,359), and about 16,364 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and New York City it is about 335 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,508 – $2,010 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,310 people a year (±2,359), against about 16,364 (±3,786) from New York to Virginia, so New York loses about 6,054 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 8th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | New York County | 388 ±157 |
| Arlington County | New York County | 320 ±144 |
| Charlottesville City | Suffolk County | 301 ±351* |
| Newport News City | Westchester County | 240 ±214 |
| Fairfax County | Erie County | 240 ±199 |
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 New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Virginia to New York
At about 335 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,508 – $2,010 for a two-bedroom home and $1,734 – $2,311 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,085 – $1,447; a freight trailer is $724 – $965.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,131 – $1,508 | $814 – $1,085 | $543 – $724 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,357 – $1,809 | $977 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,085 – $1,447 | $724 – $965 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734 – $2,311 | $1,248 – $1,664 | $832 – $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,411 – $1,881 | $941 – $1,254 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,261 – $3,015 | $1,628 – $2,171 | $1,085 – $1,447 |
Transport only, for an estimated 335 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 New York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to New York City | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Arlington to Yonkers | ~257 mi | 1–3 days | $1,157 – $1,542 | $1,330 – $1,773 |
| Arlington to Mount Vernon | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Arlington to New Rochelle | ~262 mi | 1–3 days | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| Richmond to New York City | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Virginia Beach to New York City | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Arlington to Buffalo | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Arlington to Syracuse | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Norfolk to New York City | ~343 mi | 1–3 days | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,775 – $2,367 |
| Arlington to Rochester | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Richmond to Yonkers | ~351 mi | 1–3 days | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,816 – $2,422 |
| Richmond to Mount Vernon | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Virginia Beach to Mount Vernon | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Virginia Beach to Yonkers | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Richmond to New Rochelle | ~355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| Virginia Beach to New Rochelle | ~355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| Chesapeake to New York City | ~356 mi | 1–3 days | $1,602 – $2,136 | $1,842 – $2,456 |
| Arlington to Utica | ~359 mi | 1–3 days | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| Norfolk to Yonkers | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Norfolk to Mount Vernon | ~362 mi | 1–3 days | $1,629 – $2,172 | $1,873 – $2,498 |
| Norfolk to New Rochelle | ~363 mi | 1–3 days | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,879 – $2,505 |
| Arlington to Albany | ~366 mi | 1–3 days | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,894 – $2,525 |
| Arlington to Schenectady | ~371 mi | 1–3 days | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Chesapeake to Mount Vernon | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Chesapeake to Yonkers | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Chesapeake to New Rochelle | ~376 mi | 1–3 days | $1,692 – $2,256 | $1,946 – $2,594 |
| Richmond to Buffalo | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Richmond to Syracuse | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Richmond to Rochester | ~453 mi | 3–7 days | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| Richmond to Utica | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Richmond to Albany | ~470 mi | 3–7 days | $2,115 – $2,820 | $2,432 – $3,243 |
| Richmond to Schenectady | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Virginia Beach to Albany | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Norfolk to Albany | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Virginia Beach to Schenectady | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| Norfolk to Syracuse | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Virginia Beach to Syracuse | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Norfolk to Schenectady | ~502 mi | 3–7 days | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
| Chesapeake to Albany | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Virginia Beach to Utica | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Norfolk to Utica | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Norfolk to Buffalo | ~512 mi | 3–7 days | $2,304 – $3,072 | $2,650 – $3,533 |
| Chesapeake to Syracuse | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Chesapeake to Schenectady | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Norfolk to Rochester | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Virginia Beach to Buffalo | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Virginia Beach to Rochester | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Chesapeake to Utica | ~522 mi | 3–7 days | $2,349 – $3,132 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| Chesapeake to Buffalo | ~525 mi | 3–7 days | $2,363 – $3,150 | $2,717 – $3,623 |
| Chesapeake to Rochester | ~528 mi | 3–7 days | $2,376 – $3,168 | $2,732 – $3,643 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and New York City, the distance is about 335 miles. From our model that is $1,508 – $2,010 for a two-bedroom home and $1,734 – $2,311 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,085 – $1,447 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $724 – $965. Across the 50 city pairs we price between Virginia and New York, distances run from 241 to 528 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to New York take?
Virginia Beach to New York City is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia to New York?
Yes. A move from Virginia into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $724 – $965 for a two-bedroom home over 335 miles against $1,508 – $2,010 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,085 – $1,447, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,310 people (±2,359) moved from Virginia to New York that year, against about 16,364 (±3,786) from New York to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 8th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.