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Durham, NC → Virginia Beach, VA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Durham to Virginia Beach

About 199 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,320–$3,450, delivery in 1–2 days, 338 carriers on the Durham side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 199 miroad distance
  • 4 h 8 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,320–$3,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 199 miles (169 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 8 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
338 (194 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Durham

Moving from Durham to Virginia Beach is a regional long-distance move of roughly 199 road miles, heading east from North Carolina 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 $2,320 to $3,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 8 min.

On the Durham side there are 338 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (194 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Durham has a population of about 305,561 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Durham is considerably denser (2,513 people per square mile versus 1,878), 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 North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Durham to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 199 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,390 $1,700 $2,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,320 $2,830 $3,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,710 $4,530 $5,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,100 $6,220 $7,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$350–$500

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,760

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

Full-service mover

$2,320–$3,450

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 Durham (origin)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC

USDOT
3319990
MC
1056199
Based in
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (919) 961-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers INC

USDOT
675014
MC
315111
Based in
Durham, NC 27701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (919) 419-1059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT
3139734
MC
98319
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (919) 656-4043 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sg Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT
906054
MC
392699
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (919) 875-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina

USDOT
1071807
MC
550171
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (919) 425-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Storr Logistics Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9206129
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (919) 313-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 338 movers in Durham

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 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 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Other destinations from Durham

Other origins to Virginia Beach

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Durham to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,390 to $2,070 for a one-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,450 for a two-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,520 for a three-bedroom and $5,100 to $7,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Durham?

About 199 road miles (169 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 North Carolina 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 Durham to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $350 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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 Durham–Virginia Beach corridor.