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Lowell, MA → Virginia Beach, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Virginia Beach

About 561 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 561 miroad distance
  • 10 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,980–$5,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 561 miles (476 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Lowell

Moving from Lowell to Virginia Beach is a long-distance move of roughly 561 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts 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 10 h 22 min.

On the Lowell side there are 215 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (152 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.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 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 Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 561 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 $10,670 $13,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$880–$1,240

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

Portable container

$1,520–$2,240

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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Distance is pre-filled for Lowell, MA → Virginia Beach, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Lowell (origin)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679531
MC
1279402
Based in
Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
23907
MC
98938
Based in
Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3454459
MC
1125607
Based in
Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55290
MC
104967
Based in
Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT
592850
MC
1206423
Based in
Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505448
MC
869879
Based in
Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

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
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

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
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

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

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 Virginia Beach from Lowell?

About 561 road miles (476 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 22 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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $880 to $1,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,240. 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 Lowell–Virginia Beach corridor.