Des Moines, IA → Newport News, VA · Long-distance move
About 1,136 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,910–$7,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 191 carriers on the Des Moines side and 168 in Newport News.
Moving from Des Moines to Newport News is a long-distance move of roughly 1,136 road miles, heading east from Iowa to Virginia.
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 $4,910 to $7,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 17 min.
On the Des Moines side there are 191 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (116 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Newport News (89 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 Newport News.
Des Moines has a population of about 212,086 and Newport News about 183,230. The two cities have comparable density (2,428 and 2,699 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Iowa, 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 | $1,960 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,950 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,910 | $5,990 | $7,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,860 | $9,580 | $11,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,800 | $13,170 | $16,070 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,910–$7,310
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: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC
Legal name: Arona Corporation
Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC
Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC
Legal name: Universal Logistics INC
Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,310 for a two-bedroom, $7,860 to $11,690 for a three-bedroom and $10,800 to $16,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,136 road miles (963 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Iowa 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 $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Des Moines–Newport News corridor.