Duluth, MN → Charlottesville, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Charlottesville

About 1,085 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,480, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 48 in Charlottesville.

1,085 miroad distance
19 h 24 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,030–$7,4802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Duluth, Minnesota
To: Charlottesville, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,085 miles (919 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 24 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Duluth

Moving from Duluth to Charlottesville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,085 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota 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 $5,030 to $7,480 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 19 h 24 min.

On the Duluth side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,210 in Duluth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 1,085 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,010	$2,450	$2,990
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,020	$3,680	$4,490
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,030	$6,130	$7,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,040	$9,810	$11,970
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,060	$13,490	$16,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,560–$2,210

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

Portable container

$1,990–$2,920

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

Full-service mover

$5,030–$7,480

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Duluth (origin)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 75250
MC: 146133
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (715) 392-8161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated

USDOT: 268169
MC: 147177
Based in: Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (218) 729-3310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2322412
MC: 792780
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (218) 227-5528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1778756
MC: 648837
Based in: Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 727-8811 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1129233
MC: 479810
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (715) 392-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC

USDOT: 4177839
MC: 1608016
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (715) 398-2964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated

USDOT: 2250384
MC: 767610
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (715) 394-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4252537
MC: 1651054
Based in: Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (218) 343-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Duluth

Near Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC

USDOT: 2988823
MC: 17957
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (434) 284-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 343501
MC: 154670
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (434) 977-2705 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC

USDOT: 3730586
MC: 1508290
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (540) 435-7167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3600476
MC: 1222783
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (434) 270-4244 Route Verify on FMCSA

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1991604
MC: 707764
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (434) 284-8775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movn On LLC

USDOT: 3517155
MC: 1166120
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (434) 249-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 803227
MC: 357842
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (434) 974-4998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 870955
MC: 442017
Based in: Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (434) 971-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Charlottesville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Duluth to Charlottesville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a two-bedroom, $8,040 to $11,970 for a three-bedroom and $11,060 to $16,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Duluth?

About 1,085 road miles (919 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 24 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Minnesota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Duluth to Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,560 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,920. 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 Duluth–Charlottesville corridor.