($356+) Chesapeake, VA to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to NYC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 367-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to NYC, New York, with prices running from $1,075 - $6,230. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $394 - $2,624 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chesapeake and NYC are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chesapeake movers tend to run around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chesapeake to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $3,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,712 - $4,467
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,689 - $6,230

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chesapeake to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New York City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chesapeake to NYC?

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Chesapeake, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Chesapeake to NYC with a local mover averages $1,746 - $4,556. Working with a local mover based in Chesapeake, VA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to NYC

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to NYC, New York, cost between $963 and $2,820. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chesapeake to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $963 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,520 - $2,820

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chesapeake, VA and NYC. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $918 in Chesapeake, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $98 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $197 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to NYC?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake, VA to NYC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 367 miles from Chesapeake, Virginia, to NYC, New York, running $367 - $906. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $153 - $175
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake to NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $367 - $638
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $364 - $742
• 4+ bedrooms: $470 - $906

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $98 and $459.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $197.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $153 and $175 for the 367-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $918 for 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to NYC?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chesapeake, VA to NYC

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Chesapeake, Virginia, to NYC, New York. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $900 and $1,718.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chesapeake to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $875 - $1,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $900 - $1,718
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,316 - $2,187

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $918.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $197 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to NYC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs NYC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in NYC, side by side with Chesapeake on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.