Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Durham, NC
About 202 miles across a state line, from Virginia into North Carolina, 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 Durham, NC covers about 202 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $909 – $1,212 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 101 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 202 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $909 – $1,212. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Durham
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $682 – $909 | $491 – $654 | $327 – $436 |
| 1 bedroom | $818 – $1,091 | $589 – $785 | $393 – $524 |
| 2 bedrooms | $909 – $1,212 | $654 – $873 | $436 – $582 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,045 – $1,394 | $753 – $1,004 | $502 – $669 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,182 – $1,576 | $851 – $1,134 | $567 – $756 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,364 – $1,818 | $982 – $1,309 | $654 – $873 |
Transport only, for an estimated 202 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 Durham
202 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,010. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $909 to $1,212, 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 Durham
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 101 people a year (±87) moved from Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach, to Durham County, NC, home to Durham. Going the other way: about 103 people a year (±108). Movers from Virginia Beach city make up 0.4% of the 27,422 people a year who moved into Durham County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,409 people a year (±5,573) moving from Virginia to North Carolina and about 22,757 people a year (±3,383) from North Carolina to Virginia — a net gain for North Carolina of about 5,652 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 |
|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 4,673 ±905 |
| Orange County, NC | 2,544 ±637 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 798 ±386 |
| Davidson County, NC | 743 ±281 |
| Granville County, NC | 625 ±362 |
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 Durham end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Durham: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into North Carolina, 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 Durham
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 202 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Durham
A local move inside Durham later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Durham are Chapel Hill (about 11 mi), Raleigh (about 24 mi), Greensboro (about 58 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 Greensboro, NC | ~255 mi | $1,148 – $1,530 |
Also moving to Durham: from Chapel Hill, NC, from Raleigh, NC, from Greensboro, NC, from Fayetteville, NC.
Virginia Beach to Durham moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Durham?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 202 miles cost about $682 – $909 for a studio, $909 – $1,212 for a two-bedroom home and $1,045 – $1,394 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Durham take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia Beach to Durham?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $436 – $582 for a two-bedroom home, against $909 – $1,212 with full-service movers; a moving container is $654 – $873.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Durham?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Durham is in North Carolina, 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 Durham each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 101 people a year (margin of error ±87) moved from Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach, to Durham County, which contains Durham.
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.