Blacksburg, VA → Johnson City, TN · Short-haul move
About 147 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,110–$3,140, delivery in 1–2 days, 80 carriers on the Blacksburg side and 93 in Johnson City.
The route from Blacksburg, VA to Johnson City, TN covers roughly 147 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 14 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,110 and $3,140, before packing or storage.
On the Blacksburg side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.
Blacksburg has a population of about 45,000 and Johnson City about 74,000. Blacksburg is considerably denser (2,264 people per square mile versus 1,633), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,370 | $4,110 | $5,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,640 | $5,660 | $6,900 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,110–$3,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Blacksburg, VA → Johnson City, TN. 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: Relocation Benefits LLC
Legal name: Swva Services Group LLC
Legal name: Lawrence Transportation Systems INC
Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC
Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,270 to $1,880 for a one-bedroom, $2,110 to $3,140 for a two-bedroom, $3,370 to $5,020 for a three-bedroom and $4,640 to $6,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 147 road miles (124 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 14 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Tennessee 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Blacksburg–Johnson City corridor.