Newport, RI → Williamsburg, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 483 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,540–$5,260, delivery in 1–3 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 33 in Williamsburg.
The route from Newport, RI to Williamsburg, VA covers roughly 483 miles by road, a southwest-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 $3,540 to $5,260 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 9 h 2 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 33 around Williamsburg (25 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 Williamsburg.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Williamsburg about 16,000. Newport is considerably denser (3,287 people per square mile versus 1,726), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,730 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,900 | $8,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,780 | $9,490 | $11,580 |
$800–$1,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,450–$2,130
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,540–$5,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Williamsburg, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $2,120 to $3,160 for a one-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,260 for a two-bedroom, $5,660 to $8,420 for a three-bedroom and $7,780 to $11,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 483 road miles (409 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 2 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 $800 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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–Williamsburg corridor.