Bloomington, IN → Suffolk, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Bloomington to Suffolk

About 667 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,780–$5,620, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Bloomington side and 101 in Suffolk.

667 miroad distance
12 h 12 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,780–$5,6202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bloomington, Indiana
To: Suffolk, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 667 miles (565 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 12 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 56 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Bloomington

Moving from Bloomington to Suffolk is a long-distance move of roughly 667 road miles, heading east from Indiana to Virginia.

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 $3,780 to $5,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 12 min.

On the Bloomington side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.

Bloomington has a population of about 80,000 and Suffolk about 104,699. Bloomington is considerably denser (3,405 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bloomington to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 667 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,510	$1,840	$2,250
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,270	$2,760	$3,370
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,780	$4,610	$5,620
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,040	$7,370	$8,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,310	$10,140	$12,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$3,780–$5,620

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Bloomington (origin)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1004177
MC: 425944
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 811805
MC: 372331
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1886253
MC: 679700
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 707793
MC: 331362
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4020507
MC: 1516332
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT: 4121689
MC: 1576508
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3008354
MC: 1026090
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4391747
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

Near Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3487944
MC: 1197065
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (747) 745-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3706951
MC: 1299418
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 478-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation

USDOT: 3198730
MC: 158206
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 343-9863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC

USDOT: 3815877
MC: 1378947
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 371-5416 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2833489
MC: 955317
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 617-5278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3512697
MC: 1163242
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 752-7035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3246793
MC: 1020943
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (757) 472-5337 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Suffolk

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Suffolk if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bloomington to Suffolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,370 for a one-bedroom, $3,780 to $5,620 for a two-bedroom, $6,040 to $8,990 for a three-bedroom and $8,310 to $12,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Bloomington?

About 667 road miles (565 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Indiana 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 Bloomington to Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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 Bloomington–Suffolk corridor.