Charlottesville, VA → Augusta, ME · Long-distance move
About 742 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,130, delivery in 2–5 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 129 in Augusta.
Augusta sits about 742 miles northeast of Charlottesville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Maine that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,120 to $6,130 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 13 h 30 min.
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Augusta about 19,000. Charlottesville is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 343), 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 | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,030 | $6,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,600 | $8,040 | $9,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,070 | $11,060 | $13,490 |
$1,060–$1,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,120–$6,130
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,810 for a three-bedroom and $9,070 to $13,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 742 road miles (629 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 30 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 Virginia into Maine 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 $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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 Charlottesville–Augusta corridor.