Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Winston-Salem, NC
About 284 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 Winston-Salem, NC covers about 284 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,278 – $1,704 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 151 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 284 miles, about 5 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 $1,278 – $1,704. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $959 – $1,278 | $690 – $920 | $460 – $613 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 – $1,534 | $828 – $1,104 | $552 – $736 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,278 – $1,704 | $920 – $1,227 | $613 – $818 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 – $1,960 | $1,058 – $1,411 | $705 – $941 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,661 – $2,215 | $1,196 – $1,595 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,380 – $1,840 | $920 – $1,227 |
Transport only, for an estimated 284 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 Winston-Salem
284 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,420. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,278 to $1,704, 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 Winston-Salem
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 151 people a year (±124) moved from Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach, to Forsyth County, NC, home to Winston-Salem. Going the other way: about 22 people a year (±30). Movers from Virginia Beach city make up 0.7% of the 21,734 people a year who moved into Forsyth 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 |
|---|---|
| Guilford County, NC | 2,311 ±569 |
| Davidson County, NC | 1,172 ±311 |
| Wake County, NC | 845 ±270 |
| Durham County, NC | 801 ±322 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 715 ±252 |
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 Winston-Salem end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Winston-Salem: MBM Moving Systems (Greensboro, 16 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Greensboro, 13 trucks), Luxury Movers (Winston-Salem, 7 trucks), American Moving and Hauling Inc (Winston-Salem, 7 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 Winston-Salem
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 284 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 Winston-Salem
A local move inside Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem are Greensboro (about 31 mi), Charlotte (about 80 mi), Chapel Hill (about 81 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 Winston-Salem: from Greensboro, NC, from Charlotte, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Durham, NC.
Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 284 miles cost about $959 – $1,278 for a studio, $1,278 – $1,704 for a two-bedroom home and $1,470 – $1,960 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem take?
The drive is about 5 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 Winston-Salem?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $613 – $818 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,278 – $1,704 with full-service movers; a moving container is $920 – $1,227.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 151 people a year (margin of error ±124) moved from Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach, to Forsyth County, which contains Winston-Salem.
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.