Hampton, VA → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to New Orleans

About 1,086 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,790–$7,120, delivery in 3–7 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 227 in New Orleans.

1,086 miroad distance
19 h 25 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,790–$7,1202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hampton, Virginia
To: New Orleans, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,086 miles (921 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 25 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination: 227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Hampton

The route from Hampton, VA to New Orleans, LA covers roughly 1,086 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,790 to $7,120 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 19 h 25 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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and New Orleans about 362,154. The two cities have comparable density (2,663 and 2,265 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 New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 1,086 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,920	$2,340	$2,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,790	$5,840	$7,120
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,660	$9,340	$11,400
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,530	$12,850	$15,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,570–$2,210

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

Portable container

$1,990–$2,930

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

Full-service mover

$4,790–$7,120

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 New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT: 330295
MC: 213682
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 507293
MC: 259966
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 467892
MC: 446826
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT: 2597749
MC: 912065
Based in: Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237453
MC: 187098
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 77755
MC: 154678
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1484140
MC: 1007901
Based in: Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1453720
MC: 617938
Based in: Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

Tips for this move

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 New Orleans if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hampton to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,850 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,270 for a one-bedroom, $4,790 to $7,120 for a two-bedroom, $7,660 to $11,400 for a three-bedroom and $10,530 to $15,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Hampton?

About 1,086 road miles (921 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 25 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 New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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–New Orleans corridor.