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Olympia, WA → Newport News, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Olympia to Newport News

About 2,876 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,840–$13,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 101 carriers on the Olympia side and 168 in Newport News.

  • 2,876 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,840–$13,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,876 miles (2,438 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
101 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (89 interstate)

Reverse: Newport News → Olympia

Moving from Olympia to Newport News is a cross-country move of roughly 2,876 road miles, heading east from Washington to Virginia.

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 $8,840 to $13,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Olympia side there are 101 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Newport News (89 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 Newport News.

Olympia has a population of about 57,000 and Newport News about 183,230. The two cities have comparable density (3,052 and 2,699 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Olympia to Newport News

Full-service estimate for 2,876 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,310 $5,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,300 $6,470 $7,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,840 $10,780 $13,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,140 $17,250 $21,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,440 $23,710 $28,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,010–$5,650

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

Portable container

$3,590–$5,270

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

Full-service mover

$8,840–$13,150

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 Olympia (origin)

Harbor Wholesale Grocery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
430787
MC
309158
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
133 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (360) 754-4484 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympic Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
586615
MC
284187
Based in
Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (306) 753-2344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC

USDOT
2575693
MC
1155069
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (360) 493-1300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olmpic Move Group Lile Moving & Storage Move Nw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC

USDOT
527782
MC
75805
Based in
Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (360) 701-5234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allwest Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1277174
MC
786271
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (360) 943-4990 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ready Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC

USDOT
2083124
MC
1398715
Based in
Tumwater, WA 98512 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (360) 507-2447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4119742
MC
1575398
Based in
Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (360) 780-3858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lady Americana

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sound Sleep Products INC

USDOT
565789
MC
879382
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (253) 891-1293 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Olympia

Near Newport News (destination)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960425
MC
4335
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (804) 409-0814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC

USDOT
3064471
MC
57163
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (757) 356-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Cartage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Logistics INC

USDOT
1852556
MC
669512
Based in
Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (757) 223-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC

USDOT
4162261
MC
1626630
Based in
Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (917) 767-5259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389631
MC
1089178
Based in
Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 916-0378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902896
MC
1438372
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (757) 401-1607 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726517
MC
1313785
Based in
Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (757) 329-4995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Newport News

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Other origins to Newport News

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Olympia to Newport News?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,260 for a studio, $5,300 to $7,890 for a one-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,150 for a two-bedroom, $14,140 to $21,040 for a three-bedroom and $19,440 to $28,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport News from Olympia?

About 2,876 road miles (2,438 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Olympia to Newport News?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,010 to $5,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,590 to $5,270. 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 Olympia–Newport News corridor.