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Newport News, VA → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Chattanooga

About 598 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 241 in Chattanooga.

  • 598 miroad distance
  • 11 h 1 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 598 miles (507 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 1 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
241 (155 interstate)

Reverse: Chattanooga → Newport News

Chattanooga sits about 598 miles west of Newport News, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Tennessee that most movers classify as a 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 $3,630 to $5,390 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 11 h 1 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 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,272), 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 Tennessee than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Chattanooga

Full-service estimate for 598 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,650 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,800 $7,070 $8,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,980 $9,730 $11,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$910–$1,290

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

Portable container

$1,550–$2,280

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,390

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 Chattanooga (destination)

US Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: US Xpress INC

USDOT
303024
MC
188121
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4,953 trucks, 5,412 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (423) 510-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Covenant Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC

USDOT
273818
MC
188102
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37419 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
816 trucks, 1,741 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (423) 463-3473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tranco Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
646416
MC
301265
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (423) 822-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ash Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2014429
MC
709527
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37410 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1400069
MC
587359
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 485-8619 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bullins Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
545382
MC
299062
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (423) 421-0399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC

USDOT
2255276
MC
769528
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (423) 893-3450 Route Verify on FMCSA

1up Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2801891
MC
936054
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (423) 661-3791 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 241 movers in Chattanooga

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,390 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,630 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chattanooga from Newport News?

About 598 road miles (507 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 1 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 Virginia into Tennessee 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 Chattanooga?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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–Chattanooga corridor.