($451+) Norfolk, VA to Albany, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Albany, NY

For the 501-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Albany, New York, full-service movers cost between $1,137 and $7,460. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $283 - $1,884 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Norfolk generally start around $220 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $3,902
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,079 - $5,469
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,561 - $7,460

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 Norfolk to Albany.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Albany, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Albany, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Norfolk to Albany?

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.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to Albany, NY

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Albany, New York, cost between $1,023 and $3,130. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Norfolk typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Norfolk to Albany:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $1,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,261 - $2,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,728 - $3,130

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $141 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $659 in Norfolk, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Albany, NY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk to Albany?

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 Norfolk, VA to Albany, NY

Truck rentals from Norfolk, Virginia, to Albany, New York, range from $456 - $1,116 for the 501-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $150 - $172
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Albany based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $456 - $789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $983
• 4+ bedrooms: $577 - $1,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $659.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $150 - $172 for the 501-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $57 and $306, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 per night for hotel stops on the 501-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $283 - $424.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk to Albany?

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 Norfolk, VA to Albany, NY

If you're moving a larger household from Norfolk, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Albany, New York.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,069 and $1,869.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $876 - $1,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,069 - $1,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,315 - $2,504

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $71 - $141 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, typically costs $659.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Albany?

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: Norfolk, VA vs Albany, NY

Day-to-day costs in Albany are close to what you're used to in Norfolk: cost of living index of 99 versus 91, with average rent of $1,450/mo compared to $1,500/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 46/100 and 41.9/100 in Norfolk versus 65/100 and 49.65/100 in Albany.