Norfolk, VA

Kill Devil Hills, NC → Norfolk, VA · Short-haul move

Movers from Kill Devil Hills to Norfolk

About 83 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,120, delivery in 1–2 days, 4 carriers on the Kill Devil Hills side and 336 in Norfolk.

  • 83 miroad distance
  • 2 h 8 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,420–$2,1202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Bruce Emmerling · CC BY-SA 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 83 miles (70 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 8 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
4 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination
336 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Norfolk → Kill Devil Hills

The route from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Norfolk, VA covers roughly 83 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 8 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,120, before packing or storage.

On the Kill Devil Hills side there are 4 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 336 around Norfolk (197 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 Norfolk.

Kill Devil Hills has a population of about 4,000 and Norfolk about 231,013. Norfolk is the denser city (4,465 people per square mile versus 642 in Kill Devil Hills), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kill Devil Hills to Norfolk

Full-service estimate for 83 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $810 $980 $1,200
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $910 $1,120 $1,360
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,420 $1,730 $2,120
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,130 $2,600 $3,170
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,100 $3,780 $4,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,420–$2,120

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Kill Devil Hills (origin)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4073065
MC
1547821
Based in
Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2813882
Based in
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
683834
MC
313301
Based in
Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4038509
MC
1527618
Based in
Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2023

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

Near Norfolk (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 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 (12 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 (6 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 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

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

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
706550
MC
326565
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23707 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2139019
MC
744920
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 336 movers in Norfolk

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kill Devil Hills to Norfolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,200 for a studio, $910 to $1,360 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,120 for a two-bedroom, $2,130 to $3,170 for a three-bedroom and $3,100 to $4,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Norfolk from Kill Devil Hills?

About 83 road miles (70 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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 Kill Devil Hills to Norfolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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 Kill Devil Hills–Norfolk corridor.