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Newport News, VA → Minneapolis, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Minneapolis

About 1,211 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 1,248 in Minneapolis.

  • 1,211 miroad distance
  • 21 h 35 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,350–$7,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,211 miles (1,026 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 35 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,248 (529 interstate)

Reverse: Minneapolis → Newport News

Moving from Newport News to Minneapolis is a long-distance move of roughly 1,211 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to Minnesota.

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 $5,350 to $7,960 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 21 h 35 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 1,248 around Minneapolis (529 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 Minneapolis.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Minneapolis about 430,324. Minneapolis is the denser city (7,962 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.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Minneapolis

Full-service estimate for 1,211 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,210 $3,920 $4,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,350 $6,530 $7,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,560 $10,440 $12,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,770 $14,360 $17,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,390

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,090

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

Full-service mover

$5,350–$7,960

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 Minneapolis (destination)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC

USDOT
125630
MC
87231
Based in
Eagan, MN 55121 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (651) 480-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berger Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125665
MC
35358
Based in
Saint Paul, MN 55113 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
221 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (651) 634-3463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC

USDOT
618375
MC
700327
Based in
Oakdale, MN 55128 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
213 trucks, 213 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (651) 631-5918 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation

USDOT
1245045
MC
1516428
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (763) 551-7019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC

USDOT
4167647
MC
1602419
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55432 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (763) 218-0508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC

USDOT
978545
MC
451529
Based in
New Brighton, MN 55112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
113 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Route Verify on FMCSA

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp

USDOT
116763
MC
252540
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 133 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (612) 359-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C

USDOT
1514687
MC
1151708
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55402 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 224 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (612) 230-3611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,248 movers in Minneapolis

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a two-bedroom, $8,560 to $12,740 for a three-bedroom and $11,770 to $17,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Minneapolis from Newport News?

About 1,211 road miles (1,026 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Minnesota 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 Minneapolis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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–Minneapolis corridor.