Richmond, VA → Hampton, VA · Short-haul move
About 86 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,490–$2,220, delivery in 1–2 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 157 in Hampton.
The route from Richmond, VA to Hampton, VA covers roughly 86 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,490 and $2,220, 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 157 around Hampton (88 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 Hampton.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Hampton about 137,315. Richmond is considerably denser (3,783 people per square mile versus 2,663), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $850 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $960 | $1,170 | $1,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,230 | $2,730 | $3,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,490–$2,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richmond, VA → Hampton, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $850 to $1,270 for a studio, $960 to $1,430 for a one-bedroom, $1,490 to $2,220 for a two-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,330 for a three-bedroom and $3,250 to $4,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 86 road miles (73 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 11 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 Hampton 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,610. 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–Hampton corridor.