Bentonville, AR

Norfolk, VA → Bentonville, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Norfolk to Bentonville

About 1,176 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 336 carriers on the Norfolk side and 57 in Bentonville.

  • 1,176 miroad distance
  • 20 h 59 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,930–$7,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,176 miles (997 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 59 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
336 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → Norfolk

Bentonville sits about 1,176 miles west of Norfolk, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Arkansas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,930 to $7,340 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 20 h 59 min.

On the Norfolk side there are 336 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (197 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

Norfolk has a population of about 231,013 and Bentonville about 60,000. Norfolk is considerably denser (4,465 people per square mile versus 1,528), 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 Arkansas than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Norfolk to Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 1,176 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,970 $2,410 $2,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,930 $6,020 $7,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,890 $9,630 $11,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,850 $13,230 $16,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,040

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

Full-service mover

$4,930–$7,340

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 Norfolk (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
706550
MC
326565
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23707 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2139019
MC
744920
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 336 movers in Norfolk

Near Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
63585
MC
311233
Based in
Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3775206
MC
1349323
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3264958
MC
1029820
Based in
Springdale, AR 72762 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
838084
MC
436271
Based in
Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1543877
MC
574367
Based in
Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111766
MC
172371
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2445809
MC
844007
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3219041
MC
1006995
Based in
Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 57 movers in Bentonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Norfolk to Bentonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,340 for a two-bedroom, $7,890 to $11,740 for a three-bedroom and $10,850 to $16,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from Norfolk?

About 1,176 road miles (997 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 59 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 Arkansas 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 Norfolk to Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Norfolk–Bentonville corridor.