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Aberdeen, SD

Newport News, VA → Aberdeen, SD · Cross-country move

Movers from Newport News to Aberdeen

About 1,502 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,870–$8,730, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 9 in Aberdeen.

  • 1,502 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,870–$8,7302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,502 miles (1,273 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Newport News

The route from Newport News, VA to Aberdeen, SD covers roughly 1,502 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $5,870 to $8,730 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Newport News side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Aberdeen about 28,000. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,725), 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 South Dakota than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 1,502 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,350 $2,860 $3,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,520 $4,290 $5,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,870 $7,150 $8,730
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,390 $11,450 $13,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,910 $15,740 $19,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,140–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,360–$3,470

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

Full-service mover

$5,870–$8,730

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 Newport News (origin)

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

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418613
MC
260450
Based in
Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (630) 926-6662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC

USDOT
885778
MC
386322
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (605) 202-5563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC

USDOT
2251443
MC
783890
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (605) 290-0234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2063548
MC
943864
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (562) 413-6290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895010
MC
1433161
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (617) 293-4306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt

USDOT
934701
Based in
Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (605) 395-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier

Legal name: James G Pernsteiner

USDOT
1439877
MC
544077
Based in
Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (701) 349-3855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2262675
MC
782564
Based in
Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (605) 472-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,490 for a studio, $3,520 to $5,240 for a one-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,730 for a two-bedroom, $9,390 to $13,960 for a three-bedroom and $12,910 to $19,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Newport News?

About 1,502 road miles (1,273 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 South Dakota 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 Newport News to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,140 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,470. 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 Newport News–Aberdeen corridor.