Hampton, VA → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to Baton Rouge

About 1,139 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

1,139 miroad distance
20 h 20 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,920–$7,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hampton, Virginia
To: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,139 miles (965 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 20 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination: 196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Hampton

Moving from Hampton to Baton Rouge is a long-distance move of roughly 1,139 road miles, heading southwest from Virginia to Louisiana.

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 $4,920 to $7,320 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 20 h 20 min.

On the Hampton side there are 157 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. The two cities have comparable density (2,663 and 2,636 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hampton to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 1,139 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,970	$2,400	$2,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,950	$3,600	$4,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,920	$6,000	$7,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,870	$9,600	$11,710
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,820	$13,190	$16,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,290

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,040–$2,990

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,920–$7,320

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hampton (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 121073
MC: 128699
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 169188
MC: 129470
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT: 537377
MC: 268065
Based in: Yorktown, VA 23692 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daltonkelly&sons INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2832635
MC: 5506
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 309-3837 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Virginia Beach I LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3786641
MC: 1357542
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green Fuel Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1408368
MC: 534483
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (757) 348-9515 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tidewater Moving And Hauling LLC

USDOT: 2929288
MC: 1077820
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (757) 282-6344 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 157 movers in Hampton

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1972988
MC: 698068
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (225) 757-5268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 348258
MC: 652592
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (225) 444-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1209842
MC: 481164
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (225) 346-6760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3532960
MC: 1176827
Based in: Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (225) 228-2773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1447929
MC: 547179
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (225) 408-3558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC

USDOT: 2147737
MC: 746991
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4209169
MC: 1628424
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (225) 268-9184 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1980694
MC: 701686
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

Tips for this move

Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Baton Rouge if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hampton to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,390 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a two-bedroom, $7,870 to $11,710 for a three-bedroom and $10,820 to $16,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Hampton?

About 1,139 road miles (965 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Louisiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hampton to Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $2,990. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Hampton–Baton Rouge corridor.