Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Huntsville, AL
About 714 miles across a state line, from Virginia into Alabama, 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 Huntsville, AL covers about 714 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,213 – $4,284 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 52 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 714 miles between Virginia and Alabama, 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 $3,213 – $4,284 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Huntsville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,410 – $3,213 | $1,735 – $2,313 | $1,157 – $1,542 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,892 – $3,856 | $2,082 – $2,776 | $1,388 – $1,851 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,213 – $4,284 | $2,313 – $3,084 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,695 – $4,927 | $2,660 – $3,547 | $1,774 – $2,365 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,177 – $5,569 | $3,007 – $4,010 | $2,005 – $2,673 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,820 – $6,426 | $3,470 – $4,627 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
Transport only, for an estimated 714 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 Huntsville
714 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,570. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,213 to $4,284, 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 Huntsville
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Virginia Beach city, VA to Madison County, AL, but the wider metro table does: about 52 people a year (±63) moved from the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area to the Huntsville, AL metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 92 people a year (±72).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,056 people a year (±2,688) moving from Virginia to Alabama and about 3,719 people a year (±1,903) from Alabama to Virginia — a net gain for Alabama of about 1,337 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 |
|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 1,548 ±483 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 969 ±305 |
| Marshall County, AL | 878 ±458 |
| Morgan County, AL | 574 ±191 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 505 ±215 |
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 Huntsville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Huntsville: Two Men and A Truck (Huntsville, 24 trucks), This Side Up Moving Inc (Huntsville, 12 trucks), Lambert Relocation Inc (Madison, 9 trucks), Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al (Huntsville, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into Alabama, 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 Huntsville
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 714 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Huntsville
A local move inside Huntsville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Huntsville are Chattanooga (about 88 mi), Birmingham (about 98 mi), Nashville (about 116 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 Huntsville: from Chattanooga, TN, from Birmingham, AL, from Nashville, TN, from Montgomery, AL.
Virginia Beach to Huntsville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Huntsville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 714 miles cost about $2,410 – $3,213 for a studio, $3,213 – $4,284 for a two-bedroom home and $3,695 – $4,927 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Huntsville take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Huntsville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,542 – $2,056 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,213 – $4,284 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,313 – $3,084.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Huntsville?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Huntsville is in Alabama, 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 Huntsville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 52 people a year (margin of error ±63) moved from the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area to the Huntsville, AL 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.