Charlottesville, VA → Tempe, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,234 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,270–$10,810, delivery in 7–14 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 886 in Tempe.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 2,234 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,270 to $10,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
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 886 around Tempe (350 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 Tempe.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Tempe about 190,571. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 4,526 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,270 | $8,860 | $10,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,630 | $14,180 | $17,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,990 | $19,500 | $23,790 |
$3,050–$4,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,010–$4,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,270–$10,810
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: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Legal name: H K B INC
Legal name: C H Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,910 to $4,320 for a studio, $4,360 to $6,490 for a one-bedroom, $7,270 to $10,810 for a two-bedroom, $11,630 to $17,300 for a three-bedroom and $15,990 to $23,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,234 road miles (1,893 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Arizona 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 $3,050 to $4,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,430. 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–Tempe corridor.