Dayton, OH → Suffolk, VA · Long-distance move
About 546 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,200, delivery in 2–5 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 101 in Suffolk.
The route from Dayton, OH to Suffolk, VA covers roughly 546 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,500 to $5,200 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 7 min.
On the Dayton side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (240 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Suffolk about 104,699. Dayton is considerably denser (2,467 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. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Ohio, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,590 | $6,820 | $8,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,690 | $9,380 | $11,440 |
$860–$1,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,510–$2,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,500–$5,200
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.
Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC
Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC
Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation
Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,200 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a three-bedroom and $7,690 to $11,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 546 road miles (462 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 7 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Ohio into Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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.
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 Dayton–Suffolk corridor.