($491+) Dayton, OH to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Chesapeake, VA

Full-service movers for the 611-mile relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,426 and $8,427. 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 $269 - $1,792, 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 Dayton typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $4,501
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,310 - $5,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,228 - $8,427

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 Dayton to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton 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 Dayton to Chesapeake?

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Dayton, OH to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $987 and $3,283. 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 Dayton runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,279 - $2,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,850 - $3,283

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dayton, OH 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 $627 in Dayton, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $134 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 611 miles from Dayton, Ohio, to Chesapeake, Virginia, running $495 - $1,340. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $174 - $199
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $495 - $889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $535 - $1,045
• 4+ bedrooms: $668 - $1,340

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 $67 and $314.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $134.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $174 and $199 for the 611-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 $627 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dayton, Ohio, 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 $1,012 and $2,074.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $898 - $1,738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,074
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,734

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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $627.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton 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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.