Chesapeake, VA → Las Cruces, NM · Cross-country move

Movers from Chesapeake to Las Cruces

About 2,070 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,730–$10,010, delivery in 5–10 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 27 in Las Cruces.

2,070 miroad distance
36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,730–$10,0102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chesapeake, Virginia
To: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 2,070 miles (1,754 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination: 27 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Las Cruces → Chesapeake

The route from Chesapeake, VA to Las Cruces, NM covers roughly 2,070 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 $6,730 to $10,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

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 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Las Cruces about 116,978. Las Cruces is the denser city (1,448 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico 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 Las Cruces

Full-service estimate for 2,070 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,040	$4,920	$6,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,730	$8,210	$10,010
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,770	$13,130	$16,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,800	$18,050	$22,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,880–$4,060

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

Portable container

$2,870–$4,220

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

Full-service mover

$6,730–$10,010

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 Las Cruces (destination)

Mesilla Valley Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mvt Services LLC

USDOT: 270179
MC: 186190
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88007 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,650 trucks, 2,033 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (915) 791-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

G Sandoval Construction INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1191115
MC: 1058687
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (575) 649-0942 Route Verify on FMCSA

To Be Determined - Tbd

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asap Auto Fair Detailing LLC

USDOT: 4524673
MC: 1793226
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 9 trucks
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (575) 329-9518 Route Verify on FMCSA

D K E LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1590985
MC: 588762
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88005 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (575) 639-0232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ready Set Go Moving & Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Graciela Perez

USDOT: 2573469
MC: 899783
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (575) 680-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Voyage Moving LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2902870
MC: 20175
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (915) 861-3494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delgado'S Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Jose Manuel Delgado

USDOT: 1258541
Based in: Mesilla Park, NM 88047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (575) 649-6869 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mtrk Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4396881
MC: 1731489
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (575) 888-7388 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Las Cruces

Tips for this move

Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to Las Cruces?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,040 to $6,010 for a one-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,010 for a two-bedroom, $10,770 to $16,020 for a three-bedroom and $14,800 to $22,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Las Cruces from Chesapeake?

About 2,070 road miles (1,754 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New Mexico 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 Las Cruces?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,880 to $4,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,870 to $4,220. 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–Las Cruces corridor.