Chesapeake, VA → Plymouth, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Chesapeake to Plymouth

About 558 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,970–$5,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 37 in Plymouth.

558 miroad distance
10 h 19 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,970–$5,9002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chesapeake, Virginia
To: Plymouth, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 558 miles (473 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 19 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination: 37 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Plymouth → Chesapeake

Plymouth sits about 558 miles northeast of Chesapeake, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Massachusetts 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 $3,970 to $5,900 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 19 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 37 around Plymouth (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 Plymouth.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Plymouth about 65,000. Plymouth is the denser city (27,353 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Plymouth

Full-service estimate for 558 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,590	$1,940	$2,360
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,380	$2,900	$3,540
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,970	$4,840	$5,900
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,350	$7,740	$9,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,730	$10,640	$12,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,520–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$3,970–$5,900

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

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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 Plymouth (destination)

Sysco Boston LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 49541
MC: 1099731
Based in: Plympton, MA 02367 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 234 trucks, 257 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 422-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Construction INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 402399
Based in: Plymouth, MA 02360 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (508) 398-1811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 813744
MC: 406241
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1108840
MC: 456026
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perry'S Transit

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: John Perry

USDOT: 2069425
MC: 723392
Based in: Carver, MA 02330 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (781) 724-7172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nichols Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 436103
MC: 223136
Based in: Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (508) 947-7347 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burkhardt Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 148684
MC: 3844
Based in: Marshfield, MA 02050 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 337-0144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whitehall Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roger Lee Hall

USDOT: 801850
MC: 313832
Based in: Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (774) 213-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Plymouth

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,540 for a one-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,900 for a two-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,440 for a three-bedroom and $8,730 to $12,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Plymouth from Chesapeake?

About 558 road miles (473 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 19 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 Massachusetts 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 Plymouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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–Plymouth corridor.