Williamsburg, VA → Buffalo, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Williamsburg to Buffalo

About 478 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,750–$5,580, delivery in 1–3 days, 33 carriers on the Williamsburg side and 302 in Buffalo.

478 miroad distance
8 h 57 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,750–$5,5802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Williamsburg, Virginia
To: Buffalo, New York
Road distance: ≈ 478 miles (405 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 57 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (25 interstate)
Movers at destination: 302 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Buffalo → Williamsburg

Buffalo sits about 478 miles north of Williamsburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to New York 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 $3,750 to $5,580 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 8 h 57 min.

On the Williamsburg side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 302 around Buffalo (91 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 Buffalo.

Williamsburg has a population of about 16,000 and Buffalo about 274,613. Buffalo is the denser city (6,890 people per square mile versus 1,726 in Williamsburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Williamsburg to Buffalo

Full-service estimate for 478 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,500	$1,830	$2,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,250	$2,740	$3,350
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,750	$4,570	$5,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,000	$7,320	$8,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,250	$10,060	$12,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$3,750–$5,580

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Williamsburg (origin)

The Other Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 915026
MC: 396031
Based in: Hayes, VA 23072 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (804) 642-0019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amgine LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348666
MC: 1700037
Based in: Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (757) 771-4090 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ae Moving LLC

USDOT: 4126677
MC: 1763682
Based in: Williamsburg, VA 23185 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (469) 387-0516 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jdr Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4063961
MC: 1542558
Based in: Gloucester, VA 23061 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (757) 897-7274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Warriors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2888273
MC: 969885
Based in: Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (757) 848-8302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dch Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3676008
MC: 1388976
Based in: Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 784-8242 Route Verify on FMCSA

E And B Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Eldridge Author Hill Jr

USDOT: 1549689
MC: 575739
Based in: Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 238-3415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sontonio Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3048533
MC: 48599
Based in: Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (757) 696-6161 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Williamsburg

Near Buffalo (destination)

Tops Friendly Markets

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erie Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1043805
MC: 438928
Based in: Lancaster, NY 14086 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 47 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (716) 515-2241 Route Verify on FMCSA

Regional Logistics Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 672523
MC: 311416
Based in: Buffalo, NY 14213 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (716) 876-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bulldog Movers LLC

USDOT: 3356419
MC: 1074016
Based in: Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (716) 800-4455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raine Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1711438
MC: 627859
Based in: West Seneca, NY 14224 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Copebestway Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 142382
MC: 140349
Based in: Cheektowaga, NY 14212 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (716) 875-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Productive Transportation Carrier Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 572094
MC: 278056
Based in: Tonawanda, NY 14150 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (716) 833-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayfinder Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3104397
MC: 79366
Based in: Buffalo, NY 14216 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (716) 832-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fda Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1613148
MC: 596406
Based in: Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (716) 630-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 302 movers in Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Williamsburg to Buffalo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,350 for a one-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,580 for a two-bedroom, $6,000 to $8,920 for a three-bedroom and $8,250 to $12,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Buffalo from Williamsburg?

About 478 road miles (405 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 57 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 New York 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 Williamsburg to Buffalo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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 Williamsburg–Buffalo corridor.