Greenville, SC

Newport News, VA → Greenville, SC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Greenville

About 426 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,120–$4,640, delivery in 1–3 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 320 in Greenville.

  • 426 miroad distance
  • 8 h 3 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,120–$4,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 426 miles (361 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 3 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
320 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Greenville → Newport News

The route from Newport News, VA to Greenville, SC covers roughly 426 miles by road, a southwest-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 $3,120 to $4,640 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 8 h 3 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 320 around Greenville (197 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 Greenville.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Greenville about 73,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,699 and 2,351 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina 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 Greenville

Full-service estimate for 426 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,870 $2,280 $2,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,120 $3,800 $4,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,980 $6,080 $7,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,850 $8,360 $10,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$830

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,120–$4,640

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Newport News, VA → Greenville, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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
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 Greenville (destination)

Team Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3075435
MC
63594
Based in
Greenville, SC 29601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Smith Dray Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
122024
MC
6774
Based in
Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
56 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck Greeville

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6977904
Based in
Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Paper Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
863563
MC
1028104
Based in
Piedmont, SC 29673 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hq Marine Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2092348
MC
730753
Based in
Easley, SC 29642 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1037672
MC
435975
Based in
Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Sat Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1404398
MC
532733
Based in
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Swamp Rabbit Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3449704
MC
1163908
Based in
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 320 movers in Greenville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,870 to $2,780 for a one-bedroom, $3,120 to $4,640 for a two-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,420 for a three-bedroom and $6,850 to $10,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Greenville from Newport News?

About 426 road miles (361 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 3 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 South Carolina 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 Greenville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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–Greenville corridor.