Suffolk, VA → Jonesboro, AR · Long-distance move
About 925 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,440, delivery in 2–5 days, 101 carriers on the Suffolk side and 42 in Jonesboro.
Moving from Suffolk to Jonesboro is a long-distance move of roughly 925 road miles, heading west from Virginia to Arkansas.
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 $4,330 to $6,440 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 39 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 42 around Jonesboro (29 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 Jonesboro.
Suffolk has a population of about 104,699 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Jonesboro is the denser city (980 people per square mile versus 236 in Suffolk), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,570 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,170 | $3,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,920 | $8,440 | $10,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,520 | $11,610 | $14,160 |
$1,400–$1,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,850–$2,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,330–$6,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Suffolk, VA → Jonesboro, AR. 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: Queeney Enterprises INC
Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation
Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC
Legal name: 3 Cooper Farms INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,570 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,860 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a two-bedroom, $6,920 to $10,300 for a three-bedroom and $9,520 to $14,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 925 road miles (784 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 39 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 Arkansas 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 $1,400 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,710. 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–Jonesboro corridor.