Fairfax, VA → Charlottesville, VA · Short-haul move
About 101 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,040–$3,040, delivery in 1–2 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 48 in Charlottesville.
Charlottesville sits about 101 miles southwest of Fairfax, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 27 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,040 and $3,040, before packing or storage.
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 4,544 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,980 | $4,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,490 | $5,470 | $6,680 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,040–$3,040
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,920 for a one-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,040 for a two-bedroom, $3,260 to $4,860 for a three-bedroom and $4,490 to $6,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 101 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 27 min.
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.
No. Because both Fairfax and Charlottesville are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Fairfax–Charlottesville corridor.