Charlottesville, VA → Newport News, VA · Short-haul move
About 149 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 168 in Newport News.
Newport News sits about 149 miles southeast of Charlottesville, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,220 and $3,310, before packing or storage.
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 168 around Newport News (89 interstate). For an in-state 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 Newport News.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Newport News about 183,230. Charlottesville is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,699), 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 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,630 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,270 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,220–$3,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Charlottesville, VA → Newport News, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC
Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC
Legal name: Universal Logistics INC
Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a three-bedroom and $4,890 to $7,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 149 road miles (126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 16 min.
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.
No. Because both Charlottesville and Newport News are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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–Newport News corridor.