Charlottesville, VA → Carrollton, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,287 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,410–$8,060, delivery in 3–7 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 976 in Carrollton.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Carrollton, TX covers roughly 1,287 miles by road, a west-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 $5,410 to $8,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 53 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 976 around Carrollton (399 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 Carrollton.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Carrollton about 134,562. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 3,636 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas 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 | $2,170 | $2,640 | $3,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,410 | $6,600 | $8,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,660 | $10,570 | $12,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,910 | $14,530 | $17,720 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,170–$3,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,410–$8,060
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 $2,170 to $3,220 for a studio, $3,250 to $4,830 for a one-bedroom, $5,410 to $8,060 for a two-bedroom, $8,660 to $12,890 for a three-bedroom and $11,910 to $17,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,287 road miles (1,091 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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–Carrollton corridor.