Grand Island, NE → Richmond, VA · Long-distance move
About 1,344 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 400 in Richmond.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Richmond, VA covers roughly 1,344 miles by road, a east-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 $5,480 to $8,150 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 52 min.
On the Grand Island side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 400 around Richmond (215 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 Richmond.
Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Richmond about 237,257. Richmond is the denser city (3,783 people per square mile versus 1,764 in Grand Island), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,480 | $6,680 | $8,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,760 | $10,680 | $13,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,050 | $14,690 | $17,920 |
$1,830–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,480–$8,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Island, NE → Richmond, 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: Grand Island Express INC
Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC
Legal name: Mark Mack LLC
Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC
Legal name: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC
Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,890 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a two-bedroom, $8,760 to $13,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,050 to $17,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,344 road miles (1,139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 52 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 Nebraska 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 $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,260. 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 Grand Island–Richmond corridor.