Jonesboro, AR → Charlottesville, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Jonesboro to Charlottesville

About 814 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Jonesboro side and 48 in Charlottesville.

814 miroad distance
14 h 44 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,060–$6,0402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Jonesboro, Arkansas
To: Charlottesville, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 814 miles (690 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 44 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination: 48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Jonesboro

Charlottesville sits about 814 miles east of Jonesboro, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to Virginia 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 $4,060 to $6,040 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 14 h 44 min.

On the Jonesboro side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.

Jonesboro has a population of about 81,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 980 in Jonesboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Jonesboro to Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 814 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,620	$1,980	$2,410
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,430	$2,970	$3,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,060	$4,950	$6,040
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,490	$7,920	$9,660
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,930	$10,890	$13,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

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

Full-service mover

$4,060–$6,040

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

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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 Jonesboro (origin)

Timmons Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 906107
MC: 392769
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 129 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (870) 275-7120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loggins Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 687249
MC: 319261
Based in: Lake City, AR 72437 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (870) 336-9042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stone Concepts L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2912340
MC: 1170005
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72404 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (870) 203-6255 Route Verify on FMCSA

W L Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1376503
MC: 525505
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (870) 933-6236 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2919912
MC: 984411
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (870) 761-9550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Childers Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1694025
MC: 622049
Based in: Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (870) 277-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coco Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 3 Cooper Farms INC

USDOT: 4243814
MC: 1643841
Based in: Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (870) 897-1989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eddleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2011807
MC: 745116
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (870) 680-3023 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Jonesboro

Near Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC

USDOT: 2988823
MC: 17957
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (434) 284-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 343501
MC: 154670
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (434) 977-2705 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC

USDOT: 3730586
MC: 1508290
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (540) 435-7167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3600476
MC: 1222783
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (434) 270-4244 Route Verify on FMCSA

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1991604
MC: 707764
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (434) 284-8775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movn On LLC

USDOT: 3517155
MC: 1166120
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (434) 249-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 803227
MC: 357842
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (434) 974-4998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 870955
MC: 442017
Based in: Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (434) 971-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Charlottesville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jonesboro to Charlottesville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a two-bedroom, $6,490 to $9,660 for a three-bedroom and $8,930 to $13,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Jonesboro?

About 814 road miles (690 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 44 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 Arkansas 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 Jonesboro to Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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 Jonesboro–Charlottesville corridor.