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Williamsburg, VA → Grand Rapids, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Williamsburg to Grand Rapids

About 725 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,920, delivery in 2–5 days, 33 carriers on the Williamsburg side and 322 in Grand Rapids.

  • 725 miroad distance
  • 13 h 12 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,980–$5,9202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 725 miles (614 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 12 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (25 interstate)
Movers at destination
322 (185 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Rapids → Williamsburg

Moving from Williamsburg to Grand Rapids is a long-distance move of roughly 725 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to Michigan.

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 $3,980 to $5,920 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 13 h 12 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 322 around Grand Rapids (185 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 Grand Rapids.

Williamsburg has a population of about 16,000 and Grand Rapids about 201,183. Grand Rapids is the denser city (4,440 people per square mile versus 1,726 in Williamsburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan 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 Williamsburg to Grand Rapids

Full-service estimate for 725 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,590 $1,940 $2,370
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,390 $2,910 $3,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,980 $4,850 $5,920
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,370 $7,770 $9,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,760 $10,680 $13,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,480

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$3,980–$5,920

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Williamsburg, VA → Grand Rapids, MI. 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 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 Grand Rapids (destination)

Sweet Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1128178
MC
459522
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
429 trucks, 325 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (616) 241-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mdv Spartannash LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2552754
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
278 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (402) 999-2119 Verify on FMCSA

M C Van Kampen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
169993
MC
147601
Based in
Wyoming, MI 49548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
196 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (616) 531-9931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartannash

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gtl Truck Lines INC

USDOT
238700
MC
166314
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
187 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (616) 878-8589 Verify on FMCSA

Van Eerden Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179734
MC
150247
Based in
Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
175 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (616) 877-0192 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holland Special Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hsd Operations INC

USDOT
2839570
MC
950826
Based in
Hudsonville, MI 49426 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
172 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (616) 667-5100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Split Rock

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ever Fresh Farms Transportation INC

USDOT
473115
MC
251709
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (616) 530-0005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvc Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1260191
MC
492555
Based in
Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 322 movers in Grand Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Williamsburg to Grand Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,920 for a two-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,470 for a three-bedroom and $8,760 to $13,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Rapids from Williamsburg?

About 725 road miles (614 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 12 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 Virginia into Michigan 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 Grand Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,450. 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–Grand Rapids corridor.