Johnson City, TN → Suffolk, VA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Johnson City to Suffolk

About 378 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,940–$4,380, delivery in 1–3 days, 93 carriers on the Johnson City side and 101 in Suffolk.

378 miroad distance
7 h 13 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,940–$4,3802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Johnson City, Tennessee
To: Suffolk, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 378 miles (320 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 13 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 93 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Johnson City

Moving from Johnson City to Suffolk is a regional long-distance move of roughly 378 road miles, heading east from Tennessee 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 $2,940 to $4,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 13 min.

On the Johnson City side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.

Johnson City has a population of about 74,000 and Suffolk about 104,699. Johnson City is considerably denser (1,633 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Johnson City to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 378 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,230	$1,500	$1,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,770	$2,150	$2,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,940	$3,590	$4,380
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,710	$5,740	$7,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,470	$7,890	$9,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$540–$760

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

Portable container

$1,360–$2,000

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

Full-service mover

$2,940–$4,380

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 Johnson City (origin)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 701359
MC: 66967
Based in: Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT: 3545701
MC: 136488
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2382126
MC: 818191
Based in: Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 763762
MC: 343871
Based in: Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1577982
MC: 598650
Based in: Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3981761
MC: 1491041
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1411363
MC: 534652
Based in: Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2917922
MC: 1072695
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

Near Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3487944
MC: 1197065
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (747) 745-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3706951
MC: 1299418
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 478-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation

USDOT: 3198730
MC: 158206
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 343-9863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC

USDOT: 3815877
MC: 1378947
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 371-5416 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2833489
MC: 955317
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 617-5278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3512697
MC: 1163242
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 752-7035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3246793
MC: 1020943
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (757) 472-5337 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Johnson City to Suffolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,770 to $2,630 for a one-bedroom, $2,940 to $4,380 for a two-bedroom, $4,710 to $7,000 for a three-bedroom and $6,470 to $9,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Johnson City?

About 378 road miles (320 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Tennessee 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Johnson City to Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,000. 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 Johnson City–Suffolk corridor.