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Kill Devil Hills, NC

Chesapeake, VA → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Short-haul move

Movers from Chesapeake to Kill Devil Hills

About 68 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,350–$2,010, delivery in 1–2 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

  • 68 miroad distance
  • 1 h 52 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,350–$2,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 68 miles (58 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 52 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Chesapeake

Moving from Chesapeake to Kill Devil Hills is a short-haul move of roughly 68 road miles, heading southeast from Virginia to North Carolina.

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 1 h 52 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,350 and $2,010, before packing or storage.

On the Chesapeake side there are 321 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. The two cities have comparable density (737 and 642 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina 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 Chesapeake to Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 68 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $750 $920 $1,120
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $860 $1,050 $1,280
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,040 $2,490 $3,040
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,990 $3,650 $4,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$220–$310

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

Portable container

$1,080–$1,590

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

Full-service mover

$1,350–$2,010

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Chesapeake (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harrison'S Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
163678
MC
143934
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23323 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
706550
MC
326565
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23707 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2139019
MC
744920
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Integrated Global Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Integrated Global Logistics INC

USDOT
1531539
MC
570802
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23704 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 466-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 321 movers in Chesapeake

Near Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC

USDOT
4073065
MC
1547821
Based in
Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 491-2353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2813882
Based in
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 255-5663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
683834
MC
313301
Based in
Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (252) 796-0795 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4038509
MC
1527618
Based in
Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 491-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $750 to $1,120 for a studio, $860 to $1,280 for a one-bedroom, $1,350 to $2,010 for a two-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,040 for a three-bedroom and $2,990 to $4,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Chesapeake?

About 68 road miles (58 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into North Carolina 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 Chesapeake to Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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 Chesapeake–Kill Devil Hills corridor.