Moving from Richmond, VA to Chesapeake, VA
At about 100 miles, Richmond to Chesapeake is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 100 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Richmond, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers about 100 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 222 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 100 miles, crews cover Richmond to Chesapeake in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Richmond to Chesapeake
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Richmond to Chesapeake
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $465 to $761. The 100 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Richmond to Chesapeake
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 222 people a year (±170) moved from Richmond city, VA, home to Richmond, to Chesapeake city, VA, home to Chesapeake. Going the other way: about 290 people a year (±182). Movers from Richmond city make up 1.0% of the 22,079 people a year who moved into Chesapeake city from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 5,086 ±908 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 3,271 ±716 |
| Hanover County, VA | 791 ±299 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 630 ±182 |
| Petersburg City, VA | 429 ±275 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City, VA | 4,617 ±1,082 |
| Norfolk City, VA | 3,152 ±786 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 1,386 ±413 |
| Suffolk City, VA | 908 ±416 |
| Hampton City, VA | 354 ±167 |
Licensed movers at each end
46 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Richmond. 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.6% of their 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Moving and StorageUSDOT 1194537 | Midlothian · 13 mi | 95 trucks | 102 | 26.0% of 50 |
| RCS MovingUSDOT 805773 | Richmond · 4 mi | 31 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
| D1 MovingUSDOT 3013397 | Richmond · 4 mi | 22 trucks | 28 | 21.1% of 19 |
| Dunmar Moving SystemUSDOT 392896 | Richmond · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cavalier MovingUSDOT 4061087 | Henrico · 7 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
| Worth Moving LLCUSDOT 2574535 | Richmond · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 9 | 16.7% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Chesapeake end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Chesapeake: Service Transfer Inc (Chesapeake, 240 trucks), Apple Moving (Chesapeake, 44 trucks), Hampton Roads Moving & Storage (Suffolk, 43 trucks), Apple Moving (Norfolk, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Virginia, so Virginia rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Virginia licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Virginia, so your protection on this 100-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Richmond to Chesapeake
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $39 to $49 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Chesapeake
A local move inside Chesapeake later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Chesapeake are Norfolk (about 14 mi), Virginia Beach (about 25 mi), Richmond (about 100 mi).
Other routes from Richmond
All routes from Richmond, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Norfolk, VA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Virginia Beach, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Richmond to Arlington, VA | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Richmond to Washington, DC | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Richmond to Baltimore, MD | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Richmond to Raleigh, NC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Richmond to Harrisburg, PA | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Richmond to Charleston, WV | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
Also moving to Chesapeake: from Norfolk, VA, from Virginia Beach, VA, from Charlotte, NC, from Atlanta, GA.
Richmond to Chesapeake moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Chesapeake?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $465 – $761; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $777 – $1,398. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 100 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Richmond to Chesapeake take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Richmond to Chesapeake?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 100 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Richmond to Chesapeake an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Virginia, so the move is regulated by Virginia rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Virginia requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Richmond to Chesapeake each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 222 people a year (margin of error ±170) moved from Richmond city, which contains Richmond, to Chesapeake city, which contains Chesapeake.
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.