($675+) Miami, FL to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Miami, FL to Chesapeake, VA

For the 965-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $1,942 and $7,038. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $339 - $2,260 (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 Miami generally start around $237 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,942 - $4,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,242 - $5,306
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,595 - $7,038

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 Miami to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chesapeake, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Miami, FL to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,221 and $4,014. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Miami runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $2,199
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $4,014

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chesapeake, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $791 in Miami, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Miami to Chesapeake?

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 Miami, FL to Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck for this 965-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $648 and $1,919. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $347 - $397
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $714 - $1,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $941 - $1,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Miami, Florida, usually costs about $791 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 965-mile drive falls between $347 and $397, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $339 to your total.

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

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 Miami, FL to Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Miami, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,280 and $2,567.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,066 - $2,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,577 - $3,114

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 $85 - $170 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 Miami, Florida, typically costs $791.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Miami, FL vs Chesapeake, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chesapeake, side by side with Miami 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.