Suffolk, VA

Kalamazoo, MI → Suffolk, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kalamazoo to Suffolk

About 723 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 128 carriers on the Kalamazoo side and 101 in Suffolk.

  • 723 miroad distance
  • 13 h 10 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,980–$5,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 723 miles (613 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 10 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
128 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination
101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Kalamazoo

Moving from Kalamazoo to Suffolk is a long-distance move of roughly 723 road miles, heading southeast from Michigan 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 $3,980 to $5,910 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 13 h 10 min.

On the Kalamazoo side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 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.

Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,000 and Suffolk about 104,699. Kalamazoo is considerably denser (2,981 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 Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kalamazoo to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 723 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,590 $1,940 $2,370
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,390 $2,910 $3,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,980 $4,850 $5,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,360 $7,760 $9,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,750 $10,660 $13,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$3,980–$5,910

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 Kalamazoo (origin)

McEnroe Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3173051
MC
120067
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

College Hunks Haulingkzoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3014914
MC
64517
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Byholt INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568646
MC
749182
Based in
Vicksburg, MI 49097 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Terry'S Road Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1181650
MC
470893
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Two Men And A Truckkalamazoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003748
MC
418644
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Mulder'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
270885
MC
28187
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

National Storage Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
709918
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

S And S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2630230
MC
920053
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 128 movers in Kalamazoo

Near Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

Fttcorp

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

Touch Of Heart Transport

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

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

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

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

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kalamazoo to Suffolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,910 for a two-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a three-bedroom and $8,750 to $13,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Kalamazoo?

About 723 road miles (613 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 10 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 Michigan 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 Kalamazoo to Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,450. 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 Kalamazoo–Suffolk corridor.