Rochester, MN → Williamsburg, VA · Long-distance move
About 1,117 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 33 in Williamsburg.
Moving from Rochester to Williamsburg is a long-distance move of roughly 1,117 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota to Virginia.
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 $5,110 to $7,600 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 19 h 58 min.
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Williamsburg (25 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 Williamsburg.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Williamsburg about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,187 and 1,726 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,110 | $6,230 | $7,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,180 | $9,970 | $12,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,240 | $13,710 | $16,720 |
$1,600–$2,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,110–$7,600
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 $2,040 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,600 for a two-bedroom, $8,180 to $12,160 for a three-bedroom and $11,240 to $16,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,117 road miles (947 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 58 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Rochester–Williamsburg corridor.