Port Angeles, WA

Chesapeake, VA → Port Angeles, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Chesapeake to Port Angeles

About 2,936 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,940–$13,300, delivery in 7–14 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 11 in Port Angeles.

  • 2,936 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,940–$13,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,936 miles (2,488 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Port Angeles → Chesapeake

Moving from Chesapeake to Port Angeles is a cross-country move of roughly 2,936 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to Washington.

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 $8,940 to $13,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 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 11 around Port Angeles (2 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 Port Angeles.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Port Angeles about 20,000. Port Angeles is the denser city (1,864 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Port Angeles

Full-service estimate for 2,936 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,580 $4,360 $5,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,370 $6,540 $7,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,940 $10,910 $13,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,310 $17,450 $21,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,670 $23,990 $29,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,070–$5,740

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

Portable container

$3,640–$5,350

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

Full-service mover

$8,940–$13,300

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate
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

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
163678
MC
143934
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23323 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Integrated Global Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

All 321 movers in Chesapeake

Near Port Angeles (destination)

Puget Sound Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
430203
MC
1591731
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Derma Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2394621
MC
56274
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sassone Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2488308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

The Warehouse LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3555308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Amazing Movers 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3236584
MC
1113801
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98363 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Saa

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2350296
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Americas Elite INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2376917
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Owner

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2486455
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 11 movers in Port Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to Port Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,580 to $5,320 for a studio, $5,370 to $7,980 for a one-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,300 for a two-bedroom, $14,310 to $21,290 for a three-bedroom and $19,670 to $29,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port Angeles from Chesapeake?

About 2,936 road miles (2,488 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 Port Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,070 to $5,740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,640 to $5,350. 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–Port Angeles corridor.