Winston-Salem, NC → Alexandria, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 302 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,690–$4,010, delivery in 1–3 days, 254 carriers on the Winston-Salem side and 1,203 in Alexandria.
Moving from Winston-Salem to Alexandria is a regional long-distance move of roughly 302 road miles, heading northeast from North Carolina to Virginia.
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 $2,690 to $4,010 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 54 min.
On the Winston-Salem side there are 254 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.
Winston-Salem has a population of about 257,271 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 1,881 in Winston-Salem), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,970 | $2,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,290 | $4,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,310 | $5,260 | $6,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,230 | $8,820 |
$460–$650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,290–$1,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,690–$4,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Winston-Salem, NC → Alexandria, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,690 to $4,010 for a two-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,410 for a three-bedroom and $5,930 to $8,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 302 road miles (256 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 54 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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.
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 Winston-Salem–Alexandria corridor.