Norfolk, VA → Cleveland, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Norfolk to Cleveland

About 506 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,400–$5,050, delivery in 2–5 days, 336 carriers on the Norfolk side and 638 in Cleveland.

506 miroad distance
9 h 25 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,400–$5,0502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Norfolk, Virginia
To: Cleveland, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 506 miles (428 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 25 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 336 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination: 638 (374 interstate)

Reverse: Cleveland → Norfolk

Cleveland sits about 506 miles northwest of Norfolk, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Ohio 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 $3,400 to $5,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 25 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 638 around Cleveland (374 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 Cleveland.

Norfolk has a population of about 231,013 and Cleveland about 363,608. The two cities have comparable density (4,465 and 4,796 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio 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 Cleveland

Full-service estimate for 506 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,360	$1,660	$2,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,040	$2,490	$3,030
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,400	$4,140	$5,050
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,440	$6,630	$8,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,470	$9,110	$11,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,160

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,160

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

Full-service mover

$3,400–$5,050

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

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

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

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

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

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

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 336 movers in Norfolk

Near Cleveland (destination)

Horizon Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237360
MC: 169607
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 354 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (216) 341-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Midwest INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2317693
MC: 791331
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 385 trucks, 385 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (800) 480-6829 Route Verify on FMCSA

Travelcenters Of America

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ta Operating LLC

USDOT: 300813
MC: 353338
Based in: Westlake, OH 44145 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 408 trucks, 397 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (630) 699-3418 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Marine Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1598342
MC: 591312
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44110 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 225 trucks, 199 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (216) 268-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon West INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318092
MC: 791357
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 219 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (800) 480-6829 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon South INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318070
MC: 791344
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (216) 341-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Z Brothers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1495228
MC: 562163
Based in: Brooklyn, OH 44144 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 168 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (216) 916-9850 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ohio Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ohio Transport Corporation

USDOT: 384170
MC: 58561
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 168 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (513) 539-0576 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 638 movers in Cleveland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,360 to $2,020 for a studio, $2,040 to $3,030 for a one-bedroom, $3,400 to $5,050 for a two-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,090 for a three-bedroom and $7,470 to $11,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cleveland from Norfolk?

About 506 road miles (428 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 25 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Ohio 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 Cleveland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,160. 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–Cleveland corridor.