Lightspeed Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 3463470
- MC
- 1137096
- Based in
- Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 34 trucks, 77 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Springfield, IL → Virginia Beach, VA · Long-distance move
About 904 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,600–$6,850, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 230 in Virginia Beach.
The route from Springfield, IL to Virginia Beach, VA covers roughly 904 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,600 to $6,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 17 min.
On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 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.
Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. The two cities have comparable density (1,872 and 1,878 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 | $1,840 | $2,250 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,370 | $8,980 | $10,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,130 | $12,350 | $15,070 |
$1,380–$1,950
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,830–$2,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,600–$6,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, IL → Virginia Beach, 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: Givens Transportation INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,110 for a one-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,850 for a two-bedroom, $7,370 to $10,960 for a three-bedroom and $10,130 to $15,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 904 road miles (766 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Illinois 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 $1,380 to $1,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,690. 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 Springfield–Virginia Beach corridor.