Salt Lake City, UT → Newport News, VA · Cross-country move
About 2,251 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,300–$10,850, delivery in 7–14 days, 531 carriers on the Salt Lake City side and 168 in Newport News.
Moving from Salt Lake City to Newport News is a cross-country move of roughly 2,251 road miles, heading east from Utah 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 $7,300 to $10,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Salt Lake City side there are 531 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (306 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Newport News (89 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 Newport News.
Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Newport News about 183,230. Newport News is the denser city (2,699 people per square mile versus 1,811 in Salt Lake City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,380 | $5,340 | $6,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,300 | $8,900 | $10,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,670 | $14,230 | $17,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,050 | $19,570 | $23,880 |
$3,210–$4,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,030–$4,450
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,300–$10,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salt Lake City, UT → Newport News, 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.
Legal name: Cr England INC
Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC
Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC
Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC
Legal name: Universal Logistics INC
Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,340 for a studio, $4,380 to $6,510 for a one-bedroom, $7,300 to $10,850 for a two-bedroom, $11,670 to $17,370 for a three-bedroom and $16,050 to $23,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,251 road miles (1,907 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,210 to $4,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,030 to $4,450. 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 Salt Lake City–Newport News corridor.