($309+) Virginia Beach, VA to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 279-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with costs ranging from $895 - $5,333. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $290 - $1,932. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Virginia Beach and Winston-Salem. Local movers in Virginia Beach typically start around $183 as a base rate plus $97/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $895 - $3,310
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $4,323
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $5,333

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 Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem?

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina 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.

How much do local movers cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem with a local mover averages $1,466 - $4,539. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $800 and $2,476. 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 Virginia Beach typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $800 - $1,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,107 - $2,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,404 - $2,476

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Virginia Beach, VA and Winston-Salem, NC. 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 $676 in Virginia Beach, VA, 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 $145 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

Truck rentals from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, range from $309 - $773 for the 279-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $86 - $98
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach to Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $309 - $531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $316 - $648
• 4+ bedrooms: $386 - $773

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $145 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $63 and $314 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $86 - $98 in fuel for the 279-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $676 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Winston-Salem, NC

If you're moving a larger household from Virginia Beach, Virginia, 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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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 $886 and $1,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $788 - $1,295
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $886 - $1,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,002

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 Virginia Beach, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $676.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $72 and $145 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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

The 279-mile move from Virginia Beach, VA, to Winston-Salem, NC, costs between $895 and $5,333 with full-service movers, $800 - $2,476 with a moving container, and $309 - $773 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $1,397 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer 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.