Scottsdale, AZ → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Scottsdale to Virginia Beach

About 2,386 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,520–$11,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 431 carriers on the Scottsdale side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

2,386 miroad distance
41 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,520–$11,1802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Scottsdale, Arizona
To: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,386 miles (2,022 straight-line)
Drive time: 41 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 431 (174 interstate)
Movers at destination: 230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Scottsdale

Moving from Scottsdale to Virginia Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 2,386 road miles, heading east from Arizona 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 $7,520 to $11,180 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 41 hours (5 driving days).

On the Scottsdale side there are 431 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (174 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Scottsdale has a population of about 243,006 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Virginia Beach is the denser city (1,878 people per square mile versus 1,312 in Scottsdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Scottsdale to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,386 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,010	$3,670	$4,470
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,510	$5,500	$6,710
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,520	$9,170	$11,180
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$12,030	$14,660	$17,890
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,530	$20,160	$24,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,350–$4,730

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,150–$4,630

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,520–$11,180

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Scottsdale (origin)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 428823
MC: 227271
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lime Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308648
MC: 1050951
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (480) 695-1420 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muscular Moving Men LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1829172
MC: 691493
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85050 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 550-3311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rr Freight LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3587969
MC: 1226450
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (310) 803-3994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circle H Intermodal Limited Partnership

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2539572
MC: 883427
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (702) 901-9494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brenke Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2357390
MC: 807595
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (602) 675-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Az 615 Movers LLC

USDOT: 4477696
MC: 1768018
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (480) 991-1805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Team Six

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Team Six LLC

USDOT: 2315604
MC: 101725
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (480) 848-1872 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 431 movers in Scottsdale

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 139659
MC: 135652
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT: 1070890
MC: 446371
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3109246
MC: 81782
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293159
MC: 1090224
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3391615
MC: 1094415
Based in: Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 121073
MC: 128699
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 169188
MC: 129470
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Virginia Beach accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Scottsdale to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,010 to $4,470 for a studio, $4,510 to $6,710 for a one-bedroom, $7,520 to $11,180 for a two-bedroom, $12,030 to $17,890 for a three-bedroom and $16,530 to $24,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Scottsdale?

About 2,386 road miles (2,022 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Scottsdale to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,350 to $4,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,150 to $4,630. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Scottsdale–Virginia Beach corridor.