Fort Worth, TX → Charlottesville, VA · Long-distance move
About 1,322 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,500–$8,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 48 in Charlottesville.
Charlottesville sits about 1,322 miles northeast of Fort Worth, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Virginia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,500 to $8,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 30 min.
On the Fort Worth side there are 2,811 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,646 in Fort Worth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,500 | $6,710 | $8,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,800 | $10,740 | $13,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,110 | $14,760 | $18,010 |
$1,810–$2,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,200–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,500–$8,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fort Worth, TX → Charlottesville, 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: K L Breeden & Sons LLC
Legal name: Norco Corporation
Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC
Legal name: K1 Logistics INC
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,500 to $8,190 for a two-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,100 for a three-bedroom and $12,110 to $18,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,322 road miles (1,120 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,240. 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 Fort Worth–Charlottesville corridor.