Fairfax, VA → Hampton, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 161 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,270–$3,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 157 in Hampton.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Hampton, VA covers roughly 161 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,270 to $3,370 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 3 h 29 min.
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 157 around Hampton (88 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 Hampton.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Hampton about 137,315. Fairfax is considerably denser (3,869 people per square mile versus 2,663), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,080 | $7,420 |
$320–$440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,270–$3,370
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, $1,360 to $2,020 for a one-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a two-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a three-bedroom and $4,990 to $7,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 161 road miles (136 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 29 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 Hampton 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 $320 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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–Hampton corridor.