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Newport News, VA → Princeton, NJ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Princeton

About 292 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,900–$4,310, delivery in 1–3 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 149 in Princeton.

  • 292 miroad distance
  • 5 h 44 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,900–$4,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 292 miles (248 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 44 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
149 (111 interstate)

Reverse: Princeton → Newport News

The route from Newport News, VA to Princeton, NJ covers roughly 292 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 $2,900 to $4,310 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 5 h 44 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 149 around Princeton (111 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 Princeton.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Princeton about 31,000. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,710), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Princeton

Full-service estimate for 292 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,740 $2,120 $2,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,900 $3,530 $4,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,630 $5,650 $6,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,370 $7,770 $9,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$640

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$2,900–$4,310

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 Princeton (destination)

Hermann Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company

USDOT
17093
MC
32775
Based in
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
163 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (732) 297-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

National Transport Services Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
212340
MC
149114
Based in
Dayton, NJ 08810 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (908) 527-7567 Route Verify on FMCSA

Everlast Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Everlast Transport INC

USDOT
550019
MC
993300
Based in
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (732) 727-0634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glenway Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Glenway Edison Corporation

USDOT
1696595
MC
784444
Based in
Cranbury, NJ 08512 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (732) 593-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mg Express Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2521395
MC
875334
Based in
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (973) 873-5155 Route Verify on FMCSA

George'S Garage & Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
649697
MC
935073
Based in
Cranbury, NJ 08512 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (609) 655-3334 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Santini Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A Santini Storage Company Of NJ INC

USDOT
6045
MC
53438
Based in
Dayton, NJ 08810 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (973) 228-7211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jersey Specialized Hauling INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986680
MC
16953
Based in
Monroe, NJ 08831 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (917) 685-8268 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 149 movers in Princeton

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Other origins to Princeton

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,740 to $2,580 for a one-bedroom, $2,900 to $4,310 for a two-bedroom, $4,630 to $6,890 for a three-bedroom and $6,370 to $9,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Princeton from Newport News?

About 292 road miles (248 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 44 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 New Jersey 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 Princeton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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–Princeton corridor.