Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Ann Arbor, MI
About 651 miles across a state line, from Virginia into Michigan, 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 651 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 69 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 651 miles between Virginia and Michigan, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,930 – $3,906 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,197 – $2,930 | $1,582 – $2,109 | $1,055 – $1,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,637 – $3,515 | $1,898 – $2,531 | $1,266 – $1,687 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,930 – $3,906 | $2,109 – $2,812 | $1,406 – $1,875 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,369 – $4,492 | $2,426 – $3,234 | $1,617 – $2,156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,808 – $5,078 | $2,742 – $3,656 | $1,828 – $2,437 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,394 – $5,859 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $2,109 – $2,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 651 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, Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor
651 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,255. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,930 to $3,906, 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 Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Virginia Beach city, VA to Washtenaw County, MI, but the wider metro table does: about 69 people a year (±68) moved from the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area to the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. The other way: about 31 people a year (±45).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,274 people a year (±716) moving from Virginia to Michigan and about 3,563 people a year (±1,454) from Michigan to Virginia — a net gain for Virginia of about 1,289 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Norfolk City, VA | 4,962 ±856 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 4,617 ±1,082 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,384 ±467 |
| Hampton City, VA | 816 ±274 |
| Duval County, FL | 727 ±479 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Virginia Beach (55 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 · 17 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 25 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 27 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 16 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 13 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 7 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into Michigan, 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 Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 651 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Virginia Beach
All routes from Virginia Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach to Norfolk, VA | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Chesapeake, VA | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Richmond, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Virginia Beach to Annapolis, MD | ~175 mi | $788 – $1,050 |
| Virginia Beach to Washington, DC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| Virginia Beach to Raleigh, NC | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Virginia Beach to Baltimore, MD | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
| Virginia Beach to Durham, NC | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 651 miles cost about $2,197 – $2,930 for a studio, $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home and $3,369 – $4,492 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,406 – $1,875 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,930 – $3,906 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,109 – $2,812.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Virginia Beach hold it.
How many people move from Virginia Beach to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 69 people a year (margin of error ±68) moved from the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area to the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.