Hampton, VA → Wausau, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to Wausau

About 1,042 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 107 in Wausau.

1,042 miroad distance
18 h 40 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,770–$7,1002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hampton, Virginia
To: Wausau, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,042 miles (883 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 40 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (58 interstate)

Reverse: Wausau → Hampton

The route from Hampton, VA to Wausau, WI covers roughly 1,042 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,770 to $7,100 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 18 h 40 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 107 around Wausau (58 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 Wausau.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Wausau about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,663 and 2,080 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin 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 Wausau

Full-service estimate for 1,042 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,910	$2,330	$2,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,860	$3,490	$4,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,770	$5,820	$7,100
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,640	$9,320	$11,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,500	$12,810	$15,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,520–$2,150

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

Portable container

$1,950–$2,870

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,100

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

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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 Wausau (destination)

Marathon Cheese Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marathon Cheese Transport LLC

USDOT: 1009265
MC: 425927
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 443-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1611631
MC: 362448
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (715) 355-1902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadready Transfer Service

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC

USDOT: 284372
MC: 185000
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (715) 848-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1071458
MC: 444110
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 571-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smartway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2374298
MC: 814846
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (715) 218-5820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diversified Installation Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1204511
MC: 485654
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (715) 849-9933 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2947255
MC: 997775
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (715) 409-6025 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick

USDOT: 210930
MC: 161338
Based in: Wausau, WI 54403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (715) 848-2523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Wausau

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hampton to Wausau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,100 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,360 for a three-bedroom and $10,500 to $15,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wausau from Hampton?

About 1,042 road miles (883 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 40 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 Wisconsin 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 Wausau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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–Wausau corridor.