Charlottesville, VA

Asheville, NC → Charlottesville, VA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Asheville to Charlottesville

About 333 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,810–$4,180, delivery in 1–3 days, 120 carriers on the Asheville side and 48 in Charlottesville.

  • 333 miroad distance
  • 6 h 27 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,810–$4,1802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 333 miles (282 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 27 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination
48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Asheville

The route from Asheville, NC to Charlottesville, VA covers roughly 333 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,810 to $4,180 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 6 h 27 min.

On the Asheville side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.

Asheville has a population of about 95,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,080 in Asheville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Asheville to Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 333 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,680 $2,050 $2,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,810 $3,420 $4,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,490 $5,480 $6,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,180 $7,530 $9,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$490–$690

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,320–$1,940

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,810–$4,180

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Asheville (origin)

Carolina Logistic INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2073146
MC
724258
Based in
Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Empire National INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2878524
MC
966111
Based in
Fletcher, NC 28732 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Anchor Logistics Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2025845
MC
712157
Based in
Asheville, NC 28806 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Two Men And A Truck Of Asheville

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1555930
MC
577552
Based in
Fletcher, NC 28732 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Carolina Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1544288
MC
574276
Based in
Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jb Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3183831
MC
129079
Based in
Candler, NC 28715 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Union Transfer And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
97211
MC
96435
Based in
Arden, NC 28704 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Gasperson Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
281010
MC
183831
Based in
Asheville, NC 28804 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

All 120 movers in Asheville

Near Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2988823
MC
17957
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
343501
MC
154670
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730586
MC
1508290
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3600476
MC
1222783
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1991604
MC
707764
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3517155
MC
1166120
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
803227
MC
357842
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
870955
MC
442017
Based in
Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Asheville to Charlottesville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,680 to $2,510 for a one-bedroom, $2,810 to $4,180 for a two-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,680 for a three-bedroom and $6,180 to $9,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Asheville?

About 333 road miles (282 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Virginia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Asheville to Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,940. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Asheville–Charlottesville corridor.