Interstate move · New Jersey → Virginia

Movers from New Jersey to Virginia

About 343 miles between Newark and Virginia Beach. Two-bedroom estimate $3,100–$4,610, delivery in 1–3 days. Choose exact cities below.

343 miNewark → Virginia Beach
6 h 37 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 5,177carriers in each state

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Every combination of a New Jersey city and a Virginia city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

Reverse: Virginia → New Jersey

Moving from New Jersey to Virginia means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Newark and Virginia Beach—the road distance is about 343 miles, which puts a typical move in the regional long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 3 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and Virginia about 8.6 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Virginia, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in New Jersey.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 5,177 across Virginia. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New Jersey to Virginia

Reference estimate for 343 miles (Newark → Virginia Beach)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,350	$1,650	$2,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,860	$2,270	$2,770
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,100	$3,780	$4,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,960	$6,040	$7,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,810	$8,310	$10,140

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Virginia?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $1,860 to $2,770, a two-bedroom $3,100 to $4,610 and a three-bedroom $4,960 to $7,370. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New Jersey to Virginia take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 6 h 37 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 1 to 3 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Jersey to Virginia move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Virginia do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.