Fredericksburg, VA → Suffolk, VA · Short-haul move
About 142 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,200–$3,270, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 101 in Suffolk.
Moving from Fredericksburg to Suffolk is a short-haul move of roughly 142 road miles, heading southeast within Virginia.
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 3 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,200 and $3,270, 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 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Suffolk about 104,699. Fredericksburg is considerably denser (2,678 people per square mile versus 236), 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 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,510 | $4,280 | $5,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,830 | $5,890 | $7,190 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,200–$3,270
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, $1,320 to $1,960 for a one-bedroom, $2,200 to $3,270 for a two-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,230 for a three-bedroom and $4,830 to $7,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 142 road miles (120 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 9 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 Fredericksburg and Suffolk 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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–Suffolk corridor.