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West Palm Beach, FL → Suffolk, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from West Palm Beach to Suffolk

About 847 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,530, delivery in 2–5 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 101 in Suffolk.

  • 847 miroad distance
  • 15 h 18 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,390–$6,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 847 miles (717 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 18 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination
101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → West Palm Beach

Suffolk sits about 847 miles north of West Palm Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Virginia that most movers classify as a 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 $4,390 to $6,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 18 min.

On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Suffolk about 104,699. West Palm Beach is considerably denser (2,182 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from West Palm Beach to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 847 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,140 $2,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,640 $3,210 $3,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,390 $5,360 $6,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,030 $8,570 $10,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,660 $11,780 $14,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,650

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$4,390–$6,530

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

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Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Suffolk, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 West Palm Beach (origin)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Near Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3487944
MC
1197065
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (747) 745-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3706951
MC
1299418
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (757) 478-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation

USDOT
3198730
MC
158206
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 343-9863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC

USDOT
3815877
MC
1378947
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (757) 371-5416 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2833489
MC
955317
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (757) 617-5278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3512697
MC
1163242
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 752-7035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246793
MC
1020943
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (757) 472-5337 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Palm Beach to Suffolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,530 for a two-bedroom, $7,030 to $10,450 for a three-bedroom and $9,660 to $14,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from West Palm Beach?

About 847 road miles (717 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Florida into Virginia 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 West Palm Beach to Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 West Palm Beach–Suffolk corridor.