Seaford Transfer
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
Newport News, VA → Allentown, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 294 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,020, delivery in 1–3 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 424 in Allentown.
Allentown sits about 294 miles north of Newport News, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,710 to $4,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 46 min.
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 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.
Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 2,699 in Newport News), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,710 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,950 | $7,260 | $8,850 |
$450–$640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,710–$4,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport News, VA → Allentown, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,020 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,950 to $8,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 294 road miles (249 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 46 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Pennsylvania 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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.
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–Allentown corridor.