Cedar Rapids, IA → Charlottesville, VA · Long-distance move
About 883 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,380, delivery in 2–5 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 48 in Charlottesville.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Charlottesville, VA covers roughly 883 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,290 to $6,380 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 15 h 55 min.
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,910 in Cedar Rapids), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,720 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,140 | $3,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,290 | $5,230 | $6,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,860 | $8,370 | $10,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,440 | $11,510 | $14,040 |
$1,210–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,290–$6,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Crst Expedited INC
Legal name: Berns Moving INC
Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,380 for a two-bedroom, $6,860 to $10,210 for a three-bedroom and $9,440 to $14,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 883 road miles (748 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 55 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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 Cedar Rapids–Charlottesville corridor.