Suffolk, VA → Newport News, VA · Local move
About 32 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,220–$1,820, delivery in 0–1 days, 101 carriers on the Suffolk side and 168 in Newport News.
The route from Suffolk, VA to Newport News, VA covers roughly 32 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,220 and $1,820, before packing or storage.
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 168 around Newport News (89 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Suffolk has a population of about 104,699 and Newport News about 183,230. Newport News is the denser city (2,699 people per square mile versus 236 in Suffolk), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $650 | $790 | $970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $760 | $930 | $1,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,890 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,830 | $3,460 | $4,220 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,220–$1,820
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Suffolk, VA → Newport News, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $650 to $970 for a studio, $760 to $1,130 for a one-bedroom, $1,220 to $1,820 for a two-bedroom, $1,890 to $2,820 for a three-bedroom and $2,830 to $4,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 32 road miles (27 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Suffolk and Newport News are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Newport News corridor.