Provo, UT → Richmond, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Provo to Richmond

About 2,166 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,160–$10,650, delivery in 5–10 days, 113 carriers on the Provo side and 400 in Richmond.

2,166 miroad distance
38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,160–$10,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Provo, Utah
To: Richmond, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,166 miles (1,836 straight-line)
Drive time: 38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 113 (65 interstate)
Movers at destination: 400 (215 interstate)

Reverse: Richmond → Provo

Richmond sits about 2,166 miles east of Provo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,160 to $10,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Provo side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (65 of them authorized for interstate work), and 400 around Richmond (215 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 Richmond.

Provo has a population of about 114,527 and Richmond about 237,257. Richmond is the denser city (3,783 people per square mile versus 2,762 in Provo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Provo to Richmond

Full-service estimate for 2,166 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,860	$3,490	$4,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,290	$5,240	$6,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,160	$8,730	$10,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,450	$13,960	$17,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,740	$19,200	$23,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,980–$4,200

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

Portable container

$2,950–$4,340

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

Full-service mover

$7,160–$10,650

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Provo (origin)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3464091
MC: 1132172
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (801) 440-0415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Riverwood Management INC

USDOT: 1269113
MC: 585156
Based in: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 368-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2527992
MC: 878223
Based in: Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 427-1723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC

USDOT: 2394952
MC: 823379
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (801) 830-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delivery Depot

USDOT: 4492690
MC: 1776206
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (801) 623-0979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation

USDOT: 3232528
MC: 1079394
Based in: Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (801) 358-3870 Route Verify on FMCSA

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1271923
MC: 496798
Based in: Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 319-5016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC

USDOT: 2505025
MC: 1127514
Based in: Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 423-7757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Provo

Near Richmond (destination)

Tforce Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tforce Freight INC

USDOT: 121058
MC: 109533
Based in: Henrico, VA 23233 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,155 trucks, 4,379 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 333-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewart Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation

USDOT: 1194537
MC: 531584
Based in: Midlothian, VA 23113 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (910) 435-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lion Bg INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1054563
MC: 510871
Based in: Chesterfield, VA 23832 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (630) 655-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcs Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC

USDOT: 805773
MC: 376501
Based in: Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (804) 358-4035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2109946
MC: 735649
Based in: Richmond, VA 23224 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (804) 638-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

D1 Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: D1 Moving LLC

USDOT: 3013397
MC: 30349
Based in: Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunmar Moving System

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp

USDOT: 392896
MC: 137503
Based in: Richmond, VA 23237 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (804) 271-0500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orbit Freight Line INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3760361
MC: 1338456
Based in: Chester, VA 23836 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (804) 404-9301 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 400 movers in Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Provo to Richmond?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,860 to $4,260 for a studio, $4,290 to $6,390 for a one-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,650 for a two-bedroom, $11,450 to $17,040 for a three-bedroom and $15,740 to $23,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richmond from Provo?

About 2,166 road miles (1,836 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Utah 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 Provo to Richmond?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,980 to $4,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,950 to $4,340. 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 Provo–Richmond corridor.