Virginia Beach, VA

Kent, WA → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Kent to Virginia Beach

About 2,879 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,840–$13,160, delivery in 7–14 days, 646 carriers on the Kent side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 2,879 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,840–$13,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,879 miles (2,439 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
646 (317 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Kent

Moving from Kent to Virginia Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 2,879 road miles, heading east from Washington 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 $8,840 to $13,160 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Kent side there are 646 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (317 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Kent has a population of about 134,871 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Kent is considerably denser (4,041 people per square mile versus 1,878), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Kent to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,879 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,310 $5,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,310 $6,470 $7,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,840 $10,790 $13,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,150 $17,260 $21,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,460 $23,730 $28,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,010–$5,660

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

Portable container

$3,590–$5,280

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

Full-service mover

$8,840–$13,160

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 Kent (origin)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Costco Wholesale

Licensed interstate
USDOT
589006
MC
1778380
Based in
Issaquah, WA 98027 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,436 trucks, 2,612 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 646 movers in Kent

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kent to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,260 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,890 for a one-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,160 for a two-bedroom, $14,150 to $21,050 for a three-bedroom and $19,460 to $28,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Kent?

About 2,879 road miles (2,439 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 Kent to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,010 to $5,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,590 to $5,280. 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 Kent–Virginia Beach corridor.