High Point, NC → Richmond, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 207 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,350–$3,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 274 carriers on the High Point side and 400 in Richmond.
Moving from High Point to Richmond is a regional long-distance move of roughly 207 road miles, heading northeast from North Carolina to Virginia.
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 $2,350 to $3,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 16 min.
On the High Point side there are 274 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (195 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.
High Point has a population of about 120,571 and Richmond about 237,257. Richmond is the denser city (3,783 people per square mile versus 2,022 in High Point), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, 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 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,580 | $5,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,300 | $7,690 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,350–$3,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for High Point, NC → 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: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC
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 $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,490 for a two-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,590 for a three-bedroom and $5,170 to $7,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 207 road miles (175 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 16 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 North Carolina 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 $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 High Point–Richmond corridor.