Fredericksburg, VA → Jonesboro, AR · Long-distance move
About 881 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,220–$6,280, delivery in 2–5 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 42 in Jonesboro.
The route from Fredericksburg, VA to Jonesboro, AR covers roughly 881 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,220 to $6,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 53 min.
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 42 around Jonesboro (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 Jonesboro.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Fredericksburg is considerably denser (2,678 people per square mile versus 980), 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 Arkansas than in Virginia, 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 | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,220 | $5,150 | $6,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,750 | $8,230 | $10,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,280 | $11,320 | $13,810 |
$1,210–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,220–$6,280
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fredericksburg, VA → Jonesboro, AR. 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: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: 3 Cooper Farms INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,770 for a one-bedroom, $4,220 to $6,280 for a two-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,040 for a three-bedroom and $9,280 to $13,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 881 road miles (747 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Virginia into Arkansas 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 $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Jonesboro corridor.