Suffolk, VA

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

Movers from Kill Devil Hills to Suffolk

About 84 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,430–$2,120, delivery in 1–2 days, 4 carriers on the Kill Devil Hills side and 101 in Suffolk.

  • 84 miroad distance
  • 2 h 9 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,430–$2,1202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 84 miles (71 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 9 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
4 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination
101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Kill Devil Hills

The route from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Suffolk, VA covers roughly 84 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 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,430 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 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.

Kill Devil Hills has a population of about 4,000 and Suffolk about 104,699. Kill Devil Hills is considerably denser (642 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 North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kill Devil Hills to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 84 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $810 $990 $1,210
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $920 $1,120 $1,370
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,140 $2,610 $3,180
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,110 $3,790 $4,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$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

$1,430–$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 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 Kill Devil Hills to Suffolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,210 for a studio, $920 to $1,370 for a one-bedroom, $1,430 to $2,120 for a two-bedroom, $2,140 to $3,180 for a three-bedroom and $3,110 to $4,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Kill Devil Hills?

About 84 road miles (71 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 9 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 Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 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–Suffolk corridor.