Marquette, MI → Richmond, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Marquette to Richmond

About 948 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,540–$6,750, delivery in 2–5 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 400 in Richmond.

948 miroad distance
17 h 3 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,540–$6,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Marquette, Michigan
To: Richmond, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 948 miles (803 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 3 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 400 (215 interstate)

Reverse: Richmond → Marquette

The route from Marquette, MI to Richmond, VA covers roughly 948 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,540 to $6,750 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 17 h 3 min.

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 400 around Richmond (215 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 Richmond.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Richmond about 237,257. Richmond is the denser city (3,783 people per square mile versus 1,820 in Marquette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Richmond

Full-service estimate for 948 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,820	$2,210	$2,700
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,720	$3,320	$4,050
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,540	$5,540	$6,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,260	$8,860	$10,800
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,990	$12,180	$14,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,010

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

Portable container

$1,870–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,540–$6,750

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 392011
MC: 857985
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (906) 226-6504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marquette Movers LLC

USDOT: 4085603
MC: 1685414
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (906) 250-9510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael A Remilong

USDOT: 1130072
MC: 744939
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (906) 361-5153 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Md34 Ventures LLC

USDOT: 4286379
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (906) 250-1164 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2025650
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (906) 228-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2365129
MC: 810871
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (906) 250-7042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3142496
MC: 100236
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (906) 250-2562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kurt Spodeck

USDOT: 1898154
MC: 682383
Based in: Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (906) 249-1546 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 14 movers in Marquette

Near Richmond (destination)

Tforce Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tforce Freight INC

USDOT: 121058
MC: 109533
Based in: Henrico, VA 23233 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,155 trucks, 4,379 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 333-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewart Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation

USDOT: 1194537
MC: 531584
Based in: Midlothian, VA 23113 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (910) 435-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lion Bg INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1054563
MC: 510871
Based in: Chesterfield, VA 23832 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (630) 655-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcs Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC

USDOT: 805773
MC: 376501
Based in: Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (804) 358-4035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2109946
MC: 735649
Based in: Richmond, VA 23224 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (804) 638-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

D1 Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: D1 Moving LLC

USDOT: 3013397
MC: 30349
Based in: Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunmar Moving System

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp

USDOT: 392896
MC: 137503
Based in: Richmond, VA 23237 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (804) 271-0500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orbit Freight Line INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3760361
MC: 1338456
Based in: Chester, VA 23836 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (804) 404-9301 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 400 movers in Richmond

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Richmond if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Marquette to Richmond?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,700 for a studio, $2,720 to $4,050 for a one-bedroom, $4,540 to $6,750 for a two-bedroom, $7,260 to $10,800 for a three-bedroom and $9,990 to $14,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richmond from Marquette?

About 948 road miles (803 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 3 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 Michigan 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 Marquette to Richmond?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 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 Marquette–Richmond corridor.