Fredericksburg, VA → Charlottesville, VA · Short-haul move
About 67 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,400–$2,080, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 48 in Charlottesville.
Charlottesville sits about 67 miles west of Fredericksburg, 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 1 h 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,400 and $2,080, before packing or storage.
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,678 in Fredericksburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $780 | $950 | $1,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $890 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,400–$2,080
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.
Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $780 to $1,160 for a studio, $890 to $1,330 for a one-bedroom, $1,400 to $2,080 for a two-bedroom, $2,110 to $3,150 for a three-bedroom and $3,100 to $4,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 67 road miles (57 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 51 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Fredericksburg 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 $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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 Fredericksburg–Charlottesville corridor.