($588+) Tallahassee, FL to Chesapeake, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 777-mile relocation from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,562 and $7,386. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $289 - $1,924, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Tallahassee typically charge a base rate around $293 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,562 - $3,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,049 - $5,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,797 - $7,386

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 Tallahassee to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Chesapeake?

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,106 and $3,571. 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 Tallahassee typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $1,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $2,852
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,926 - $3,571

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tallahassee, FL and Chesapeake, VA. 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 $673 in Tallahassee, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Chesapeake, VA

Truck rentals from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chesapeake, Virginia, range from $553 - $1,501 for the 777-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $238 - $272
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $553 - $1,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $592 - $1,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $772 - $1,501

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 $72 and $337.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $238 and $272 for the 777-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 $673 for 2 movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Chesapeake, VA

For larger DIY moves from Tallahassee, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Chesapeake, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,149 and $2,282.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,886

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tallahassee, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $673.
• 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 Tallahassee to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Legends Trucking, LLC (3.92/5 stars): Legends Trucking, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Tallahassee, FL vs Chesapeake, VA

Tallahassee and Chesapeake land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 91 in Tallahassee and 104 in Chesapeake, and rent tracks closely too ($1,410/mo vs. $1,800/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (30 vs 21) and safety scores (41.65 vs 70.88) come out about the same too.