Newport News, VA

Sparks, NV → Newport News, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Sparks to Newport News

About 2,744 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,220–$12,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 90 carriers on the Sparks side and 168 in Newport News.

  • 2,744 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,220–$12,2302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Smash the Iron Cage · CC BY-SA 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,744 miles (2,325 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
90 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (89 interstate)

Reverse: Newport News → Sparks

Moving from Sparks to Newport News is a cross-country move of roughly 2,744 road miles, heading east from Nevada 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 $8,220 to $12,230 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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Sparks side there are 90 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 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.

Sparks has a population of about 111,902 and Newport News about 183,230. The two cities have comparable density (2,979 and 2,699 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sparks to Newport News

Full-service estimate for 2,744 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,290 $4,010 $4,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,930 $6,010 $7,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,220 $10,020 $12,230
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,150 $16,040 $19,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,080 $22,050 $26,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,870–$5,460

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

Portable container

$3,470–$5,100

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

Full-service mover

$8,220–$12,230

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Sparks, NV → Newport News, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Sparks (origin)

Connex Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1491614
MC
644134
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
84 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

California Sierra Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
363648
MC
222282
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Sema Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3245513
MC
1020268
Based in
Reno, NV 89501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

High Mountain Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
832560
MC
224896
Based in
Sparks, NV 89434 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Humboldt Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
80232
MC
98286
Based in
Sparks, NV 89431 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Onerelo Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3387545
MC
1088202
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Tilt Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010394
MC
28785
Based in
Reno, NV 89521 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jbc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2473334
MC
855362
Based in
Reno, NV 89506 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 90 movers in Sparks

Near Newport News (destination)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960425
MC
4335
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3064471
MC
57163
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

United Cartage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1852556
MC
669512
Based in
Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4162261
MC
1626630
Based in
Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389631
MC
1089178
Based in
Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902896
MC
1438372
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726517
MC
1313785
Based in
Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 168 movers in Newport News

Related routes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sparks to Newport News?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,290 to $4,890 for a studio, $4,930 to $7,340 for a one-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a two-bedroom, $13,150 to $19,560 for a three-bedroom and $18,080 to $26,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport News from Sparks?

About 2,744 road miles (2,325 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 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 Nevada 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 Sparks to Newport News?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,870 to $5,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,470 to $5,100. 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 Sparks–Newport News corridor.