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Newport News, VA → Cincinnati, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Cincinnati

About 539 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,480–$5,180, delivery in 2–5 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 558 in Cincinnati.

  • 539 miroad distance
  • 10 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,480–$5,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 539 miles (457 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
558 (420 interstate)

Reverse: Cincinnati → Newport News

The route from Newport News, VA to Cincinnati, OH covers roughly 539 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,480 to $5,180 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 10 h.

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 558 around Cincinnati (420 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 Cincinnati.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Cincinnati about 314,367. Cincinnati is the denser city (3,976 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Cincinnati

Full-service estimate for 539 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,390 $1,700 $2,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,090 $2,550 $3,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,480 $4,240 $5,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,570 $6,790 $8,280
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,650 $9,330 $11,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,210

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,210

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

Full-service mover

$3,480–$5,180

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 Cincinnati (destination)

Kfn

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC

USDOT
81583
MC
317346
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,152 trucks, 2,170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (513) 762-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kroger Brokerage Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kroger Dedicated Logistics Company

USDOT
624483
MC
298044
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
455 trucks, 601 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (513) 530-7339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3310065
MC
1124535
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
425 trucks, 827 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (513) 460-9996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bogg Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3195710
MC
149749
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45212 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
321 trucks, 321 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (513) 916-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Package Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
540855
MC
217127
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45247 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (513) 741-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Obarker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588162
MC
1214403
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45249 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 540-3983 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2800379
MC
935386
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45241 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (513) 918-0810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mco Express Orlando INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2456323
MC
848294
Based in
Springdale, OH 45246 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (407) 420-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 558 movers in Cincinnati

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,110 for a one-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,180 for a two-bedroom, $5,570 to $8,280 for a three-bedroom and $7,650 to $11,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cincinnati from Newport News?

About 539 road miles (457 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h.

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 Ohio 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 Cincinnati?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,210. 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–Cincinnati corridor.