($423+) Boston, MA to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Chesapeake, VA

Hiring full-service movers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $1,267 and $7,720. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 581-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $397 - $2,644, 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 Boston and Chesapeake. For a rough baseline, movers based in Boston tend to start around $340 plus $100/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 Boston to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,267 - $3,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,012 - $4,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,814 - $7,720

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 Boston to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chesapeake, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston 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 Boston, MA to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $969 and $3,178. 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 Boston runs about $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $969 - $1,658
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,292 - $2,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,178

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $925 in Boston, MA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $99 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $198 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Chesapeake, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Boston 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 Boston, MA to Chesapeake, VA

Plan on $423 - $1,155 for a rental moving truck on the 581-mile route from Boston, Massachusetts, to Chesapeake, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $244 - $279
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $423 - $864
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $505 - $957
• 4+ bedrooms: $576 - $1,155

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $925.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $244 - $279 for the 581-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 $79 and $430, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $198 per night for hotel stops on the 581-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $397 - $595.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston 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 Boston, MA to Chesapeake, VA

If you're moving a larger household from Boston, Massachusetts, 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 Chesapeake, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,003 and $1,834.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $855 - $1,617
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,003 - $1,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,468

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 Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $925.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $198 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boston 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.

Cost of living: Boston, MA 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA, to Chesapeake, VA, 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 $1,267 - $7,720 on the 581-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $969 - $3,178, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $423 - $1,155. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,012 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Dollar Tree and Chesapeake City Schools.