Arlington, VA → Newport, RI · Regional long-distance move
About 418 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,290–$4,890, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 30 in Newport.
Moving from Arlington to Newport is a regional long-distance move of roughly 418 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia to Rhode Island.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,290 to $4,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 54 min.
On the Arlington side there are 1,290 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (809 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (17 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Newport.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Newport about 25,000. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 3,287), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,260 | $6,410 | $7,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,230 | $8,820 | $10,760 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,290–$4,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Arlington, VA → Newport, RI. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Legal name: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
Legal name: Streamline LLC
Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,930 for a one-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,890 for a two-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,830 for a three-bedroom and $7,230 to $10,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 418 road miles (354 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Rhode Island makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Arlington–Newport corridor.