Chesapeake, VA → Marietta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Chesapeake to Marietta

About 591 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,660–$5,450, delivery in 2–5 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 801 in Marietta.

591 miroad distance
10 h 53 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,660–$5,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chesapeake, Virginia
To: Marietta, Georgia
Road distance: ≈ 591 miles (501 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 53 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination: 801 (372 interstate)

Reverse: Marietta → Chesapeake

Marietta sits about 591 miles west of Chesapeake, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Georgia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $3,660 to $5,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 53 min.

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 801 around Marietta (372 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 Marietta.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Marietta about 62,000. Marietta is the denser city (2,594 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Marietta

Full-service estimate for 591 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,460	$1,790	$2,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,200	$2,680	$3,270
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,660	$4,470	$5,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,860	$7,150	$8,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,060	$9,830	$11,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$910–$1,280

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

Portable container

$1,550–$2,280

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

Full-service mover

$3,660–$5,450

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Marietta (destination)

The Home Depot

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Home Depot USA INC

USDOT: 334286
MC: 1060197
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 639 trucks, 1,072 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (770) 600-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tq Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 767495
MC: 344964
Based in: Marietta, GA 30064 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 188 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (770) 426-8050 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P Richards Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233221
MC: 1727004
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 138 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (770) 779-4332 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ssb Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ssb Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1041301
MC: 664290
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30326 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 132 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (404) 534-5654 Route Verify on FMCSA

Napa Rayloc Rmds Quaker City Motor Parts Global Parts

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genuine Parts Company

USDOT: 3774
MC: 168488
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (678) 934-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight International LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2846152
MC: 954292
Based in: Woodstock, GA 30188 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (678) 632-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pxp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Postal Xpress LLC

USDOT: 3017703
MC: 32628
Based in: Roswell, GA 30075 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (833) 767-8251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van Lines INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1727120
MC: 728127
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (800) 409-7704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 801 movers in Marietta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to Marietta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,660 to $5,450 for a two-bedroom, $5,860 to $8,720 for a three-bedroom and $8,060 to $11,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Marietta from Chesapeake?

About 591 road miles (501 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Georgia 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 Marietta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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–Marietta corridor.