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Charlottesville, VA

Pierre, SD → Charlottesville, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Pierre to Charlottesville

About 1,430 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,690–$8,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 2 carriers on the Pierre side and 48 in Charlottesville.

  • 1,430 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,690–$8,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,430 miles (1,212 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination
48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Pierre

The route from Pierre, SD to Charlottesville, VA covers roughly 1,430 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,690 to $8,460 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Pierre side there are 2 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 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.

Pierre has a population of about 14,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,082 in Pierre), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pierre to Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 1,430 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,410 $4,160 $5,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,690 $6,940 $8,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,100 $11,100 $13,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,520 $15,260 $18,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,920

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

Portable container

$2,300–$3,380

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

Full-service mover

$5,690–$8,460

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 Pierre (origin)

Charles Baker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
234062
MC
210452
Based in
Murdo, SD 57559 (37 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (605) 669-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darrel Hinkle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340535
MC
799203
Based in
Holabird, SD 57540 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (605) 852-2298 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2 movers in Pierre

Near Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC

USDOT
2988823
MC
17957
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (434) 284-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (434) 977-2705 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC

USDOT
3730586
MC
1508290
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (540) 435-7167 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (434) 270-4244 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (434) 284-8775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movn On LLC

USDOT
3517155
MC
1166120
Based in
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (434) 249-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (434) 974-4998 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (434) 971-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,460 for a two-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,540 for a three-bedroom and $12,520 to $18,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Pierre?

About 1,430 road miles (1,212 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 South Dakota 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 Pierre to Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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 Pierre–Charlottesville corridor.