Charlottesville, VA → Yonkers, NY · Regional long-distance move
About 375 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,330–$4,950, delivery in 1–3 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 2,152 in Yonkers.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Yonkers, NY covers roughly 375 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,330 to $4,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 10 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 2,152 around Yonkers (1,091 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 Yonkers.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Yonkers about 212,603. Yonkers is the denser city (11,754 people per square mile versus 4,544 in Charlottesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,430 | $2,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,060 | $4,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,320 | $6,490 | $7,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,320 | $8,930 | $10,890 |
$540–$760
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,350–$1,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,330–$4,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Charlottesville, VA → Yonkers, NY. 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: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC
Legal name: Worldwide Logistics Of NJ LLC
Legal name: Rdm Transport Group LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,970 for a one-bedroom, $3,330 to $4,950 for a two-bedroom, $5,320 to $7,920 for a three-bedroom and $7,320 to $10,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 375 road miles (318 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 10 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New York 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 $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,990. 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–Yonkers corridor.