Virginia Beach, VA → Greensboro, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Virginia Beach to Greensboro

About 255 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,520–$3,750, delivery in 1–3 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 341 in Greensboro.

255 miroad distance
5 h 6 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,520–$3,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
To: Greensboro, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 255 miles (216 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 6 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination: 341 (243 interstate)

Reverse: Greensboro → Virginia Beach

Moving from Virginia Beach to Greensboro is a regional long-distance move of roughly 255 road miles, heading west from Virginia to North Carolina.

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 $2,520 to $3,750 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 5 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 341 around Greensboro (243 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 Greensboro.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Greensboro about 308,667. The two cities have comparable density (1,878 and 2,307 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina 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 Virginia Beach to Greensboro

Full-service estimate for 255 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,510	$1,850	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,520	$3,080	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,040	$4,920	$6,010
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,550	$6,770	$8,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$580

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,830

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

Full-service mover

$2,520–$3,750

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

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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 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 Greensboro (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2408962
MC: 828920
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (336) 417-1081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2921664
MC: 985394
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27409 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (336) 553-6570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3138274
MC: 97459
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27410 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 580-8967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas Enterprises Of Greensboro INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 603171
MC: 285886
Based in: McLeansville, NC 27301 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 292-2262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2506322
MC: 869756
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27407 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (336) 662-0292 Route Verify on FMCSA

Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery Corp

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 856736
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (800) 300-7417 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mahan

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mahan & Huff LLC

USDOT: 2640396
MC: 9681
Based in: High Point, NC 27263 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (336) 250-7916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 341 movers in Greensboro

Tips for this move

Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Virginia Beach–Greensboro corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.

Near Virginia Beach

Near Greensboro

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,510 to $2,250 for a one-bedroom, $2,520 to $3,750 for a two-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,010 for a three-bedroom and $5,550 to $8,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Greensboro from Virginia Beach?

About 255 road miles (216 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 6 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into North Carolina 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 Greensboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,830. 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–Greensboro corridor.