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Rio Rancho, NM

Norfolk, VA → Rio Rancho, NM · Cross-country move

Movers from Norfolk to Rio Rancho

About 2,002 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,620–$9,850, delivery in 5–10 days, 336 carriers on the Norfolk side and 56 in Rio Rancho.

  • 2,002 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,620–$9,8502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,002 miles (1,697 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
336 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Rio Rancho → Norfolk

Rio Rancho sits about 2,002 miles west of Norfolk, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to New Mexico that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,620 to $9,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 35 hours (4 driving days).

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 56 around Rio Rancho (30 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 Rio Rancho.

Norfolk has a population of about 231,013 and Rio Rancho about 114,419. Norfolk is considerably denser (4,465 people per square mile versus 1,006), 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 New Mexico 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 Rio Rancho

Full-service estimate for 2,002 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,650 $3,230 $3,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,970 $4,850 $5,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,620 $8,080 $9,850
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,600 $12,920 $15,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,570 $17,770 $21,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,960

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

Portable container

$2,810–$4,130

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

Full-service mover

$6,620–$9,850

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
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 Rio Rancho (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kirk Moving Company LLC

USDOT
2907535
MC
978867
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (319) 461-6567 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albuquerque Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95947
MC
121026
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 823-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Afc Acquisition Corp

USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 761-3285 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New Mexico Van Lines INC

USDOT
337290
MC
169871
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (505) 823-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ar Fast Lane Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480299
MC
858314
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87114 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (505) 459-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Paul B Fastnacht LLC

USDOT
2836224
MC
948981
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Route Verify on FMCSA

J & E Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & E Towing LLC

USDOT
1449256
MC
547656
Based in
Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (505) 350-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Albuquerque

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Quick N Easy Moving Of Albuquerque LLC

USDOT
2276015
MC
779896
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Rio Rancho

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Norfolk to Rio Rancho?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,650 to $3,940 for a studio, $3,970 to $5,910 for a one-bedroom, $6,620 to $9,850 for a two-bedroom, $10,600 to $15,760 for a three-bedroom and $14,570 to $21,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rio Rancho from Norfolk?

About 2,002 road miles (1,697 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New Mexico 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 Rio Rancho?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,130. 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.

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–Rio Rancho corridor.