Bellingham, WA

Newport News, VA → Bellingham, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Newport News to Bellingham

About 2,855 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,800–$13,100, delivery in 7–14 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 97 in Bellingham.

  • 2,855 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,800–$13,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,855 miles (2,419 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
97 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Bellingham → Newport News

Moving from Newport News to Bellingham is a cross-country move of roughly 2,855 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to Washington.

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 $8,800 to $13,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 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 97 around Bellingham (50 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 Bellingham.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Bellingham about 95,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,699 and 3,244 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Bellingham

Full-service estimate for 2,855 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,520 $4,290 $5,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,280 $6,440 $7,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,800 $10,730 $13,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,080 $17,170 $20,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,360 $23,620 $28,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,980–$5,620

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

Portable container

$3,570–$5,250

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

Full-service mover

$8,800–$13,100

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Newport News (origin)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

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

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate
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

United Cartage

Licensed interstate
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

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

All 168 movers in Newport News

Near Bellingham (destination)

Dulay Holding Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568244
MC
454925
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Lp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209719
MC
837772
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Nw Shippers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1202083
MC
518919
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Swans Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
368177
MC
438612
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Johnson'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8277
MC
134512
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Farm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005730
MC
755646
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Crabtree Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
957886
MC
1336108
Based in
Everson, WA 98247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

On Time Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2568146
MC
897110
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 97 movers in Bellingham

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,520 to $5,240 for a studio, $5,280 to $7,860 for a one-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,100 for a two-bedroom, $14,080 to $20,950 for a three-bedroom and $19,360 to $28,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bellingham from Newport News?

About 2,855 road miles (2,419 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 Bellingham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,980 to $5,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,250. 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–Bellingham corridor.