($858+) McKinney, TX to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Chesapeake, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,363-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with prices running from $2,313 - $9,542. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between McKinney and Chesapeake are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, McKinney movers tend to run around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,313 - $5,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,994 - $6,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,998 - $9,542

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 McKinney to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,336 and $4,866. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in McKinney typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,336 - $2,493
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,388 - $4,866

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In McKinney, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $762, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $163 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both McKinney, TX, and Chesapeake, VA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck for this 1,363-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $841 and $2,551. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $472 - $539
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $841 - $1,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $984 - $2,030
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,238 - $2,551

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 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 McKinney, Texas, usually costs about $762 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,363-mile drive falls between $472 and $539, 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 $54 and $326 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $979 and $2,926.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,926
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,833 - $3,740

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $82 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in McKinney, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $762.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: McKinney, TX vs Chesapeake, VA

Day-to-day costs in Chesapeake are close to what you're used to in McKinney: cost of living index of 104 versus 112, with average rent of $1,800/mo compared to $2,300/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 27/100 and 78.52/100 in McKinney versus 21/100 and 70.88/100 in Chesapeake.