Louisville, KY

Suffolk, VA → Louisville, KY · Long-distance move

Movers from Suffolk to Louisville

About 595 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 101 carriers on the Suffolk side and 401 in Louisville.

  • 595 miroad distance
  • 10 h 58 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,560–$5,3002-bedroom estimate
Photo: Charles Delano of LouisvilleUSACE - Louisville District of the US Army Corp of Engineers · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 595 miles (505 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 58 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
101 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
401 (245 interstate)

Reverse: Louisville → Suffolk

Louisville sits about 595 miles west of Suffolk, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Kentucky that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $3,560 to $5,300 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 10 h 58 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 401 around Louisville (245 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 Louisville.

Suffolk has a population of about 104,699 and Louisville about 641,962. Louisville is the denser city (1,948 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 Kentucky than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Suffolk to Louisville

Full-service estimate for 595 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,560 $4,350 $5,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,700 $6,950 $8,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,840 $9,560 $11,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$910–$1,290

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

Portable container

$1,550–$2,280

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

Full-service mover

$3,560–$5,300

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Suffolk (origin)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3487944
MC
1197065
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3706951
MC
1299418
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3198730
MC
158206
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3815877
MC
1378947
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2833489
MC
955317
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3512697
MC
1163242
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246793
MC
1020943
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 101 movers in Suffolk

Near Louisville (destination)

Summitt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912424
MC
395146
Based in
Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Product Distribution Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230522
MC
161523
Based in
Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
103 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Kentucky Container Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
215501
MC
160261
Based in
Louisville, KY 40219 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
94 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Arman Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1282568
MC
501603
Based in
Louisville, KY 40211 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Tsi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1145145
MC
430708
Based in
Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Xlg Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1238768
MC
487788
Based in
Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Fc Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1390662
MC
529189
Based in
Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

B & J Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
450803
MC
215301
Based in
Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

All 401 movers in Louisville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Suffolk to Louisville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a two-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,480 for a three-bedroom and $7,840 to $11,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Louisville from Suffolk?

About 595 road miles (505 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 58 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Kentucky 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 Suffolk to Louisville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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 Suffolk–Louisville corridor.