Charlottesville, VA

Pearland, TX → Charlottesville, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Pearland to Charlottesville

About 1,331 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,530–$8,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 645 carriers on the Pearland side and 48 in Charlottesville.

  • 1,331 miroad distance
  • 23 h 39 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,530–$8,2202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,331 miles (1,128 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 39 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
645 (259 interstate)
Movers at destination
48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Pearland

Moving from Pearland to Charlottesville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,331 road miles, heading northeast from Texas 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 $5,530 to $8,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 39 min.

On the Pearland side there are 645 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (259 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.

Pearland has a population of about 129,930 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,584 in Pearland), 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 Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pearland to Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 1,331 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,210 $2,700 $3,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,320 $4,040 $4,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,530 $6,740 $8,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,840 $10,780 $13,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,160 $14,820 $18,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,570

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

Portable container

$2,210–$3,250

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

Full-service mover

$5,530–$8,220

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Pearland (origin)

Clark Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
365370
MC
222288
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Wrist USA Houston INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
963185
MC
1019916
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Neptune Linq Global LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3258930
MC
1027020
Based in
Houston, TX 77098 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

G And S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511433
MC
260957
Based in
Houston, TX 77021 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 645 movers in Pearland

Near Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2988823
MC
17957
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
343501
MC
154670
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730586
MC
1508290
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3600476
MC
1222783
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1991604
MC
707764
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3517155
MC
1166120
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
803227
MC
357842
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
870955
MC
442017
Based in
Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pearland to Charlottesville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,930 for a one-bedroom, $5,530 to $8,220 for a two-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,150 for a three-bedroom and $12,160 to $18,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Pearland?

About 1,331 road miles (1,128 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Pearland to Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. 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 Pearland–Charlottesville corridor.