Irvine, CA → Alexandria, VA · Cross-country move
About 2,686 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,900–$13,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 1,203 in Alexandria.
Moving from Irvine to Alexandria is a cross-country move of roughly 2,686 road miles, heading east from California 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 $8,900 to $13,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 4,690 in Irvine), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,510 | $7,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,900 | $10,850 | $13,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,230 | $17,360 | $21,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,570 | $23,870 | $29,120 |
$3,660–$5,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,420–$5,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,900–$13,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Alexandria, 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: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,560 to $5,290 for a studio, $5,340 to $7,940 for a one-bedroom, $8,900 to $13,230 for a two-bedroom, $14,230 to $21,180 for a three-bedroom and $19,570 to $29,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,686 road miles (2,276 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $3,660 to $5,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,420 to $5,030. 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 Irvine–Alexandria corridor.