Service Transfer INC
- 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
Virginia Beach, VA → Allentown, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 313 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,780–$4,130, delivery in 1–3 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 424 in Allentown.
Allentown sits about 313 miles north of Virginia Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,780 to $4,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 6 min.
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 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.
Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 1,878 in Virginia Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,670 | $2,030 | $2,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,380 | $4,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,440 | $5,420 | $6,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,110 | $7,450 | $9,080 |
$470–$670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,780–$4,130
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Virginia Beach, VA → Allentown, PA. 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 $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,480 for a one-bedroom, $2,780 to $4,130 for a two-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,610 for a three-bedroom and $6,110 to $9,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 313 road miles (265 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Pennsylvania 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 $470 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Virginia Beach–Allentown corridor.