Elizabeth, NJ → Newport News, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 328 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,040–$4,520, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 168 in Newport News.
Moving from Elizabeth to Newport News is a regional long-distance move of roughly 328 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey 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 $3,040 to $4,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 21 min.
On the Elizabeth side there are 1,447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 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.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Newport News about 183,230. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 2,699), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,860 | $5,930 | $7,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,150 | $9,940 |
$490–$690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,310–$1,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,040–$4,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elizabeth, NJ → 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
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 $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,820 to $2,710 for a one-bedroom, $3,040 to $4,520 for a two-bedroom, $4,860 to $7,230 for a three-bedroom and $6,680 to $9,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 328 road miles (278 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New Jersey 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 $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,930. 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 Elizabeth–Newport News corridor.