Morgantown, WV

Charlottesville, VA → Morgantown, WV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Charlottesville to Morgantown

About 160 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,100–$3,130, delivery in 1–2 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 67 in Morgantown.

  • 160 miroad distance
  • 3 h 28 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,100–$3,1302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Tom Long from Oak Island, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 160 miles (136 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 28 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
48 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Charlottesville

Moving from Charlottesville to Morgantown is a regional long-distance move of roughly 160 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to West 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 $2,100 to $3,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 28 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 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Morgantown about 30,000. Charlottesville is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,981), 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 West Virginia than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Charlottesville to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 160 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,260 $1,540 $1,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,100 $2,560 $3,130
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,360 $4,100 $5,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,620 $5,640 $6,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$310–$440

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

Portable container

$1,160–$1,710

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

Full-service mover

$2,100–$3,130

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Charlottesville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2988823
MC
17957
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
343501
MC
154670
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730586
MC
1508290
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3600476
MC
1222783
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1991604
MC
707764
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3517155
MC
1166120
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
803227
MC
357842
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
870955
MC
442017
Based in
Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

Near Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2369971
MC
1168953
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
676273
MC
315572
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2587599
MC
907096
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
440131
MC
614291
Based in
Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4252111
MC
1648375
Based in
Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679007
MC
1278788
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858156
MC
668146
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3768184
MC
1344172
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Charlottesville to Morgantown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,260 to $1,880 for a one-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,130 for a two-bedroom, $3,360 to $5,000 for a three-bedroom and $4,620 to $6,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Charlottesville?

About 160 road miles (136 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into West 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 Charlottesville to Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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 Charlottesville–Morgantown corridor.