Richmond, VA → Virginia Beach, VA · Short-haul move
About 112 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,080–$3,100, delivery in 1–2 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 230 in Virginia Beach.
Moving from Richmond to Virginia Beach is a short-haul move of roughly 112 road miles, heading southeast within Virginia.
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 38 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,080 and $3,100, 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 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Richmond is considerably denser (3,783 people per square mile versus 1,878), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,060 | $4,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,580 | $5,590 | $6,810 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,080–$3,100
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,920 for a one-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,100 for a two-bedroom, $3,330 to $4,960 for a three-bedroom and $4,580 to $6,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 112 road miles (95 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 38 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Richmond and Virginia Beach 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–Virginia Beach corridor.