Traverse City, MI

Hampton, VA → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to Traverse City

About 850 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 850 miroad distance
  • 15 h 21 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,290–$6,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 850 miles (720 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 21 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Hampton

Traverse City sits about 850 miles northwest of Hampton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Michigan that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,290 to $6,390 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 21 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Traverse City about 16,000. Hampton is considerably denser (2,663 people per square mile versus 1,894), 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 850 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,720 $2,090 $2,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,580 $3,140 $3,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,290 $5,240 $6,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,870 $8,380 $10,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,440 $11,520 $14,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,660

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,620

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

Full-service mover

$4,290–$6,390

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hampton (origin)

Apple Moving

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

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

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

Seaford Transfer

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

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

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

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

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

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

All 157 movers in Hampton

Near Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hampton to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,390 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,220 for a three-bedroom and $9,440 to $14,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Hampton?

About 850 road miles (720 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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–Traverse City corridor.