Virginia Beach, VA

Paterson, NJ → Virginia Beach, VA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Paterson to Virginia Beach

About 357 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,690, delivery in 1–3 days, 2,164 carriers on the Paterson side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 357 miroad distance
  • 6 h 51 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,150–$4,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 357 miles (303 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 51 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,164 (1,282 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Paterson

Virginia Beach sits about 357 miles south of Paterson, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Virginia that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,150 to $4,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 51 min.

On the Paterson side there are 2,164 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,282 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Paterson has a population of about 161,793 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Paterson is considerably denser (19,016 people per square mile versus 1,878), 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 Virginia than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Paterson to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 357 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,310 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,150 $3,850 $4,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,050 $6,150 $7,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,940 $8,460 $10,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

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

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,690

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 Paterson (origin)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Z Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1466567
MC
558123
Based in
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4307255
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10701 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 2,164 movers in Paterson

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Paterson to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,690 for a two-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a three-bedroom and $6,940 to $10,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Paterson?

About 357 road miles (303 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 51 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New Jersey 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 Paterson to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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 Paterson–Virginia Beach corridor.