Suffolk, VA → Hollywood, FL · Long-distance move
About 903 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,540–$6,750, delivery in 2–5 days, 101 carriers on the Suffolk side and 2,315 in Hollywood.
The route from Suffolk, VA to Hollywood, FL covers roughly 903 miles by road, a south-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 $4,540 to $6,750 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 16 min.
On the Suffolk side there are 101 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,315 around Hollywood (807 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 Hollywood.
Suffolk has a population of about 104,699 and Hollywood about 157,019. Hollywood is the denser city (5,607 people per square mile versus 236 in Suffolk), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,720 | $3,320 | $4,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,540 | $5,530 | $6,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,260 | $8,850 | $10,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,980 | $12,170 | $14,850 |
$1,380–$1,940
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.
$4,540–$6,750
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 $1,810 to $2,700 for a studio, $2,720 to $4,050 for a one-bedroom, $4,540 to $6,750 for a two-bedroom, $7,260 to $10,800 for a three-bedroom and $9,980 to $14,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 903 road miles (766 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 16 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 Virginia into Florida 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 $1,940 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 Suffolk–Hollywood corridor.