($296+) Chesapeake, VA to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

Hiring full-service movers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, costs between $933 and $5,694. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 264-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $288 - $1,920, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Chesapeake and Winston-Salem. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chesapeake tend to start around $290 plus $125/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $933 - $3,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $4,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,957 - $5,694

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

North Carolina Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in North Carolina, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers 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 Winston-Salem with a local mover averages $1,551 - $4,237. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Chesapeake, VA can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $838 and $2,612. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Winston-Salem. If you go over that window, storage in Chesapeake adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chesapeake to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $838 - $1,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,061 - $2,047
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,385 - $2,612

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $144 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 $672 in Chesapeake, 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 Winston-Salem, NC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

A rental truck for this 264-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, costs between $296 and $737. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $81 - $92
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $296 - $518
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $314 - $601
• 4+ bedrooms: $366 - $737

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $672.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $81 - $92 for the 264-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 $58 and $312, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night for hotel stops on the 264-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $288 - $432.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $841 and $1,541.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $710 - $1,302
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $841 - $1,541
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,130 - $2,089

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chesapeake, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $672.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $144 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Winston-Salem?

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.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Winston-Salem, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Winston-Salem, 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.

Our take

A move from Chesapeake, VA, to Winston-Salem, NC, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $933 - $5,694 on the 264-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $838 - $2,612, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $296 - $737. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,478 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Winston-Salem tend to point to no traffic and friendly people, though summertime humidity and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health.