Newport, RI → Alexandria, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 419 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,290–$4,900, delivery in 1–3 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 1,203 in Alexandria.
Moving from Newport to Alexandria is a regional long-distance move of roughly 419 road miles, heading southwest from Rhode Island to Virginia.
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 $3,290 to $4,900 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 7 h 55 min.
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 3,287 in Newport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,270 | $6,420 | $7,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,240 | $8,830 | $10,770 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,290–$4,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Alexandria, VA. 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: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
Legal name: Streamline LLC
Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,940 for a one-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,900 for a two-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,830 for a three-bedroom and $7,240 to $10,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 419 road miles (355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 55 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island into Virginia 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 $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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–Alexandria corridor.