Richmond, VA → Charlottesville, VA · Short-haul move
About 77 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,450–$2,150, delivery in 1–2 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 48 in Charlottesville.
Charlottesville sits about 77 miles northwest of Richmond, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,450 and $2,150, before packing or storage.
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Charlottesville about 47,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,783 and 4,544 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $930 | $1,130 | $1,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,180 | $3,870 | $4,730 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,450–$2,150
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.
Legal name: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC
Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $820 to $1,220 for a studio, $930 to $1,380 for a one-bedroom, $1,450 to $2,150 for a two-bedroom, $2,180 to $3,240 for a three-bedroom and $3,180 to $4,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 77 road miles (65 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 2 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Richmond and Charlottesville are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Richmond–Charlottesville corridor.