Chesapeake, VA → Suffolk, VA · Local move

Movers from Chesapeake to Suffolk

About 22 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,170–$1,740, delivery in 0–1 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 101 in Suffolk.

22 miroad distance
41 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,170–$1,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chesapeake, Virginia
To: Suffolk, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 22 miles (18 straight-line)
Drive time: 41 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (Virginia)
Movers at origin: 321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Chesapeake

Moving from Chesapeake to Suffolk is a local move of roughly 22 road miles, heading west within Virginia.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 41 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,170 and $1,740, before packing or storage.

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 101 around Suffolk (62 interstate). For an in-state 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 Suffolk.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Suffolk about 104,699. Chesapeake is considerably denser (737 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 22 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$610	$750	$910
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$720	$880	$1,080
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,170	$1,430	$1,740
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,830	$2,230	$2,720
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,760	$3,360	$4,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$170–$240

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

Portable container

$1,040–$1,530

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

Full-service mover

$1,170–$1,740

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 Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3487944
MC: 1197065
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (747) 745-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3706951
MC: 1299418
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 478-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation

USDOT: 3198730
MC: 158206
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 343-9863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC

USDOT: 3815877
MC: 1378947
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 371-5416 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2833489
MC: 955317
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 617-5278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3512697
MC: 1163242
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 752-7035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3246793
MC: 1020943
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (757) 472-5337 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $610 to $910 for a studio, $720 to $1,080 for a one-bedroom, $1,170 to $1,740 for a two-bedroom, $1,830 to $2,720 for a three-bedroom and $2,760 to $4,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Chesapeake?

About 22 road miles (18 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Chesapeake and Suffolk are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Chesapeake to Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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–Suffolk corridor.