Edinburg, TX → Newport News, VA · Cross-country move
About 1,732 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,320–$9,410, delivery in 5–10 days, 307 carriers on the Edinburg side and 168 in Newport News.
The route from Edinburg, TX to Newport News, VA covers roughly 1,732 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,320 to $9,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Edinburg side there are 307 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 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.
Edinburg has a population of about 110,700 and Newport News about 183,230. The two cities have comparable density (2,243 and 2,699 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,080 | $3,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,790 | $4,630 | $5,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,320 | $7,710 | $9,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,120 | $12,340 | $15,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,910 | $16,960 | $20,700 |
$2,380–$3,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,570–$3,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,320–$9,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edinburg, TX → Newport News, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC
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 $2,530 to $3,760 for a studio, $3,790 to $5,640 for a one-bedroom, $6,320 to $9,410 for a two-bedroom, $10,120 to $15,050 for a three-bedroom and $13,910 to $20,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,732 road miles (1,468 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,770. 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 Edinburg–Newport News corridor.