Hot Springs, AR

Virginia Beach, VA → Hot Springs, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Virginia Beach to Hot Springs

About 1,142 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 27 in Hot Springs.

  • 1,142 miroad distance
  • 20 h 23 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,850–$7,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,142 miles (968 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 23 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Hot Springs → Virginia Beach

Moving from Virginia Beach to Hot Springs is a long-distance move of roughly 1,142 road miles, heading west from Virginia to Arkansas.

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 $4,850 to $7,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 23 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 27 around Hot Springs (14 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 Hot Springs.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Hot Springs about 38,000. Virginia Beach is considerably denser (1,878 people per square mile versus 1,010), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas 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 Hot Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,142 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,940 $2,370 $2,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,910 $3,550 $4,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,850 $5,920 $7,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,760 $9,460 $11,550
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,670 $13,010 $15,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,290

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

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

Full-service mover

$4,850–$7,220

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

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

Apple Moving

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

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

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

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

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

Near Hot Springs (destination)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348836
MC
1700952
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2821300
MC
941105
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3797228
MC
1365302
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Je Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1679497
MC
617225
Based in
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4360218
MC
1706107
Based in
Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348920
MC
1700169
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4022616
MC
1517656
Based in
Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3831555
MC
1390096
Based in
Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Hot Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,220 for a two-bedroom, $7,760 to $11,550 for a three-bedroom and $10,670 to $15,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hot Springs from Virginia Beach?

About 1,142 road miles (968 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Arkansas 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 Hot Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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–Hot Springs corridor.