Service Transfer INC
- 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
Norfolk, VA → Newport News, VA · Local move
About 22 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,170–$1,740, delivery in 0–1 days, 336 carriers on the Norfolk side and 168 in Newport News.
Newport News sits about 22 miles northwest of Norfolk, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 41 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,170 and $1,740, before packing or storage.
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 168 around Newport News (89 interstate). For an in-state 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 Newport News.
Norfolk has a population of about 231,013 and Newport News about 183,230. Norfolk is considerably denser (4,465 people per square mile versus 2,699), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $610 | $750 | $910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $720 | $880 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,760 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,170–$1,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Norfolk, VA → Newport News, 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 $610 to $910 for a studio, $720 to $1,080 for a one-bedroom, $1,170 to $1,740 for a two-bedroom, $1,830 to $2,720 for a three-bedroom and $2,760 to $4,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 22 road miles (19 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Norfolk and Newport News are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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 Norfolk–Newport News corridor.