Seaford Transfer
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
Newport News, VA → Marquette, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,015 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,710–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 14 in Marquette.
Moving from Newport News to Marquette is a long-distance move of roughly 1,015 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to Michigan.
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 $4,710 to $7,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 12 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 14 around Marquette (6 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 Marquette.
Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Marquette about 21,000. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,820), 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 Michigan than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,300 | $2,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,710 | $5,740 | $7,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,530 | $9,180 | $11,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,350 | $12,630 | $15,410 |
$1,490–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,710–$7,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport News, VA → Marquette, MI. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,710 to $7,000 for a two-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,200 for a three-bedroom and $10,350 to $15,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,015 road miles (860 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Michigan 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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.
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–Marquette corridor.