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Newport News, VA → Jacksonville, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Jacksonville

About 200 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,320–$3,460, delivery in 1–2 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 200 miroad distance
  • 4 h 9 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,320–$3,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 200 miles (169 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 9 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Newport News

The route from Newport News, VA to Jacksonville, NC covers roughly 200 miles by road, a south-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 $2,320 to $3,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 9 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 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,490), 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 North 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 Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 200 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,390 $1,700 $2,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,320 $2,830 $3,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,720 $4,530 $5,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,110 $6,230 $7,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$500

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,760

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

Full-service mover

$2,320–$3,460

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Newport News, VA → Jacksonville, NC. 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

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 Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

USDOT
1418527
MC
536722
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

USDOT
3995684
MC
1500257
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2971580
MC
10382
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
90766
MC
99869
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

USDOT
971241
MC
814574
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

USDOT
1420733
MC
537474
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4496581
MC
1778259
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513365
MC
1163690
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,390 to $2,070 for a one-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,460 for a two-bedroom, $3,720 to $5,530 for a three-bedroom and $5,110 to $7,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Newport News?

About 200 road miles (169 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 North 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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–Jacksonville corridor.