New Orleans, LA

Lynchburg, VA → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lynchburg to New Orleans

About 942 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Lynchburg side and 227 in New Orleans.

  • 942 miroad distance
  • 16 h 57 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,430–$6,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 942 miles (798 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 57 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Lynchburg

The route from Lynchburg, VA to New Orleans, LA covers roughly 942 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,430 to $6,600 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 16 h 57 min.

On the Lynchburg side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Lynchburg has a population of about 80,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 people per square mile versus 1,613 in Lynchburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lynchburg to New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 942 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,770 $2,160 $2,640
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,660 $3,240 $3,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,430 $5,410 $6,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,090 $8,650 $10,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,760 $11,900 $14,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,000

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,430–$6,600

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 Lynchburg (origin)

D D & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2539514
MC
883394
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Blue Ridge Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1857659
MC
671712
Based in
Forest, VA 24551 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Ridge Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3778488
MC
1351733
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Dustin Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
546953
MC
271213
Based in
Forest, VA 24551 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Moody Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1105839
MC
454973
Based in
Concord, VA 24538 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pioneer Logistics-Va LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3926196
MC
1453792
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Mightee Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4108476
MC
1568742
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Hfmworx LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4386424
MC
1720247
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 53 movers in Lynchburg

Near New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
330295
MC
213682
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
507293
MC
259966
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
467892
MC
446826
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2597749
MC
912065
Based in
Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237453
MC
187098
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77755
MC
154678
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1484140
MC
1007901
Based in
Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1453720
MC
617938
Based in
Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lynchburg to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,560 for a three-bedroom and $9,760 to $14,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Lynchburg?

About 942 road miles (798 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 57 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 Virginia into Louisiana 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 Lynchburg to New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,740. 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 Lynchburg–New Orleans corridor.