Advance Sorensen Movers LLC
- USDOT
- 4055942
- MC
- 1537994
- Based in
- Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 19 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Palm Bay, FL → Newport News, VA · Long-distance move
About 795 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,260–$6,340, delivery in 2–5 days, 105 carriers on the Palm Bay side and 168 in Newport News.
Newport News sits about 795 miles north of Palm Bay, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Virginia 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 $4,260 to $6,340 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 14 h 24 min.
On the Palm Bay side there are 105 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.
Palm Bay has a population of about 148,092 and Newport News about 183,230. Newport News is the denser city (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,386 in Palm Bay), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,080 | $2,530 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,260 | $5,190 | $6,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,810 | $8,310 | $10,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,370 | $11,420 | $13,940 |
$1,120–$1,580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,260–$6,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Palm Bay, FL → 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 $1,700 to $2,530 for a studio, $2,550 to $3,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,340 for a two-bedroom, $6,810 to $10,140 for a three-bedroom and $9,370 to $13,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 795 road miles (674 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 24 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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 Palm Bay–Newport News corridor.