Newport News, VA

Laredo, TX → Newport News, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Laredo to Newport News

About 1,756 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,360–$9,460, delivery in 5–10 days, 323 carriers on the Laredo side and 168 in Newport News.

  • 1,756 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,360–$9,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,756 miles (1,488 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
323 (207 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (89 interstate)

Reverse: Newport News → Laredo

Newport News sits about 1,756 miles northeast of Laredo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,360 to $9,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Laredo side there are 323 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Newport News (89 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 Newport News.

Laredo has a population of about 269,515 and Newport News about 183,230. The two cities have comparable density (2,396 and 2,699 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Laredo to Newport News

Full-service estimate for 1,756 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,540 $3,100 $3,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,820 $4,650 $5,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,360 $7,760 $9,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,180 $12,410 $15,140
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,990 $17,070 $20,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,400–$3,390

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

Portable container

$2,590–$3,800

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

Full-service mover

$6,360–$9,460

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 Laredo (origin)

G & G Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3606104
MC
1226590
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Selax Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3111107
MC
82750
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jigsaw Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3023251
MC
35486
Based in
Laredo, TX 78043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Dhg Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3282371
MC
1037983
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mega Quick Freight Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2585079
MC
905783
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Bgl Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3693941
MC
1289802
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Daytona Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3081675
MC
67637
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Gou Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166455
MC
469438
Based in
Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 323 movers in Laredo

Near Newport News (destination)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960425
MC
4335
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3064471
MC
57163
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

United Cartage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1852556
MC
669512
Based in
Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4162261
MC
1626630
Based in
Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389631
MC
1089178
Based in
Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902896
MC
1438372
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726517
MC
1313785
Based in
Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 168 movers in Newport News

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laredo to Newport News?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,680 for a one-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a two-bedroom, $10,180 to $15,140 for a three-bedroom and $13,990 to $20,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport News from Laredo?

About 1,756 road miles (1,488 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 Laredo to Newport News?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,400 to $3,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,800. 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 Laredo–Newport News corridor.