Newport News, VA → Danbury, CT · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Danbury

About 401 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,280–$4,880, delivery in 1–3 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 135 in Danbury.

401 miroad distance
7 h 37 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,280–$4,8802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Newport News, Virginia
To: Danbury, Connecticut
Road distance: ≈ 401 miles (340 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 37 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination: 135 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Danbury → Newport News

The route from Newport News, VA to Danbury, CT covers roughly 401 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,280 to $4,880 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 7 h 37 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 135 around Danbury (97 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 Danbury.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Danbury about 87,000. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 2,059), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Danbury

Full-service estimate for 401 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,330	$1,630	$1,990
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,970	$2,400	$2,930
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,280	$4,000	$4,880
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,250	$6,400	$7,810
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,220	$8,810	$10,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$560–$790

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

Portable container

$1,380–$2,030

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

Full-service mover

$3,280–$4,880

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

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 Danbury (destination)

Werner Final Mile

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 1452227
MC: 575560
Based in: Monroe, CT 06468 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (203) 820-3955 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Support Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 973901
MC: 413112
Based in: Patterson, NY 12563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 294 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (845) 306-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy Relocation & Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clancy Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 265038
MC: 76840
Based in: Patterson, NY 12563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (845) 878-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lil Petes Automotive 2 INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3146309
MC: 1518249
Based in: Brewster, NY 10509 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 28 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (845) 287-0139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murphy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armagh Transport LLC

USDOT: 2633811
MC: 934607
Based in: Brewster, NY 10509 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (866) 719-4209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Continuum International Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 601324
MC: 289773
Based in: Brookfield, CT 06804 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (203) 740-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grand Prix Motors INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 735423
MC: 608106
Based in: Danbury, CT 06810 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (203) 743-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Licensed interstate

Legal name: A&d Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3282814
MC: 1038181
Based in: Danbury, CT 06810 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (203) 300-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 135 movers in Danbury

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,990 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,930 for a one-bedroom, $3,280 to $4,880 for a two-bedroom, $5,250 to $7,810 for a three-bedroom and $7,220 to $10,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Danbury from Newport News?

About 401 road miles (340 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 37 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Connecticut 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 Danbury?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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–Danbury corridor.