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Chesapeake, VA → West Palm Beach, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Chesapeake to West Palm Beach

About 852 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,400–$6,550, delivery in 2–5 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 446 in West Palm Beach.

  • 852 miroad distance
  • 15 h 23 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,400–$6,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 852 miles (722 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 23 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
446 (162 interstate)

Reverse: West Palm Beach → Chesapeake

The route from Chesapeake, VA to West Palm Beach, FL covers roughly 852 miles by road, a south-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 $4,400 to $6,550 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 15 h 23 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 446 around West Palm Beach (162 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 West Palm Beach.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and West Palm Beach about 127,189. West Palm Beach is the denser city (2,182 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to West Palm Beach

Full-service estimate for 852 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,150 $2,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,400 $5,370 $6,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,050 $8,590 $10,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,690 $11,820 $14,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,660

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,620

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

Full-service mover

$4,400–$6,550

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 West Palm Beach (destination)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to West Palm Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,620 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,930 for a one-bedroom, $4,400 to $6,550 for a two-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,490 for a three-bedroom and $9,690 to $14,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is West Palm Beach from Chesapeake?

About 852 road miles (722 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 23 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 Florida 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 West Palm Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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–West Palm Beach corridor.