Virginia Beach, VA → Aberdeen, SD · Cross-country move

Movers from Virginia Beach to Aberdeen

About 1,542 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,930–$8,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 9 in Aberdeen.

1,542 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,930–$8,8202-bedroom estimate

Photo: Aberdeen Convention and Visitor's Bureau · CC0

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Route summary

From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
To: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,542 miles (1,307 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination: 9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Virginia Beach

Aberdeen sits about 1,542 miles northwest of Virginia Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to South Dakota that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $5,930 to $8,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Aberdeen about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,878 and 1,725 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 1,542 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,370	$2,890	$3,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,560	$4,340	$5,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,930	$7,230	$8,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,490	$11,570	$14,110
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,040	$15,910	$19,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,180–$3,080

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,520

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

Full-service mover

$5,930–$8,820

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Virginia Beach (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 139659
MC: 135652
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT: 1070890
MC: 446371
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3109246
MC: 81782
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293159
MC: 1090224
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3391615
MC: 1094415
Based in: Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 121073
MC: 128699
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 169188
MC: 129470
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418613
MC: 260450
Based in: Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (630) 926-6662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC

USDOT: 885778
MC: 386322
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (605) 202-5563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC

USDOT: 2251443
MC: 783890
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (605) 290-0234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2063548
MC: 943864
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (562) 413-6290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3895010
MC: 1433161
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (617) 293-4306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt

USDOT: 934701
Based in: Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (605) 395-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier

Legal name: James G Pernsteiner

USDOT: 1439877
MC: 544077
Based in: Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (701) 349-3855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2262675
MC: 782564
Based in: Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (605) 472-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Aberdeen accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Aberdeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,290 for a one-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,820 for a two-bedroom, $9,490 to $14,110 for a three-bedroom and $13,040 to $19,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Virginia Beach?

About 1,542 road miles (1,307 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 South Dakota 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 Virginia Beach to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,180 to $3,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,520. 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 Virginia Beach–Aberdeen corridor.