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League City, TX

Chesapeake, VA → League City, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Chesapeake to League City

About 1,409 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,720–$8,510, delivery in 3–7 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 187 in League City.

  • 1,409 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,720–$8,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,409 miles (1,194 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
187 (79 interstate)

Reverse: League City → Chesapeake

The route from Chesapeake, VA to League City, TX covers roughly 1,409 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,720 to $8,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 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 187 around League City (79 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 League City.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and League City about 119,905. League City is the denser city (2,230 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to League City

Full-service estimate for 1,409 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,430 $4,190 $5,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,720 $6,980 $8,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,150 $11,160 $13,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,590 $15,350 $18,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,050–$2,890

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

Portable container

$2,280–$3,350

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

Full-service mover

$5,720–$8,510

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 League City (destination)

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
690147
MC
320104
Based in
Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (713) 747-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: USA Debusk LLC

USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (281) 941-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (713) 921-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pioneer Freight LTD

USDOT
1332675
MC
514641
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77507 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (832) 714-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2090316
MC
729281
Based in
Santa Fe, TX 77510 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Specialty Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4187400
MC
1613192
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77504 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (346) 578-6862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697335
MC
1292296
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Citizen Global Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484545
MC
1144768
Based in
Houston, TX 77089 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (281) 935-6679 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 187 movers in League City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to League City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,110 for a one-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,510 for a two-bedroom, $9,150 to $13,620 for a three-bedroom and $12,590 to $18,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is League City from Chesapeake?

About 1,409 road miles (1,194 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 League City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,050 to $2,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,280 to $3,350. 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–League City corridor.