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Muskegon, MI → Newport News, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Muskegon to Newport News

About 786 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,150, delivery in 2–5 days, 55 carriers on the Muskegon side and 168 in Newport News.

  • 786 miroad distance
  • 14 h 15 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,130–$6,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 786 miles (666 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 15 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
55 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (89 interstate)

Reverse: Newport News → Muskegon

Moving from Muskegon to Newport News is a long-distance move of roughly 786 road miles, heading southeast from Michigan 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 $4,130 to $6,150 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 14 h 15 min.

On the Muskegon side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 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.

Muskegon has a population of about 38,000 and Newport News about 183,230. The two cities have comparable density (2,709 and 2,699 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Muskegon to Newport News

Full-service estimate for 786 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,020 $2,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,480 $3,020 $3,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,130 $5,040 $6,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,610 $8,060 $9,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,090 $11,090 $13,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,560

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,530

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

Full-service mover

$4,130–$6,150

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 Muskegon (origin)

Intra City Dispatch INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
474716
MC
198126
Based in
Muskegon, MI 49442 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (231) 739-6270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steadfast Shipping

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Steadfast Shipping LLC

USDOT
423654
MC
516749
Based in
Nunica, MI 49448 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (616) 842-1392 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brockstar Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2022408
MC
962557
Based in
Norton Shores, MI 49444 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (231) 744-9561 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Michigan Dirtworks LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1924914
MC
1583638
Based in
Muskegon, MI 49442 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (231) 788-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ricdas LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2189615
MC
760009
Based in
Muskegon, MI 49441 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (989) 817-2060 Route Verify on FMCSA

S&t Expediting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3634075
MC
1246148
Based in
Muskegon, MI 49445 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (231) 343-4089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aidan Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3676194
MC
1276759
Based in
Muskegon, MI 49445 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (231) 638-1053 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tnt Always Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3122307
MC
88656
Based in
Michigan, MI 49441 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (231) 578-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Muskegon

Near Newport News (destination)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (804) 409-0814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC

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
Call (757) 356-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Cartage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Logistics INC

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
Call (757) 223-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC

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
Call (917) 767-5259 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 916-0378 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 401-1607 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (757) 329-4995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Newport News

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,690 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,150 for a two-bedroom, $6,610 to $9,840 for a three-bedroom and $9,090 to $13,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport News from Muskegon?

About 786 road miles (666 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 15 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 Muskegon to Newport News?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,530. 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 Muskegon–Newport News corridor.