Moving from Virginia to North Carolina
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 28,000 people living in North Carolina had lived in Virginia a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Richmond to Charlotte, about 292 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 273 licensed movers are based in Virginia.
Who makes this move
28,409
people moved from Virginia to North Carolina (±5,573)
22,757
moved the other way, from North Carolina to Virginia (±3,383)
- North Carolina drew about 11% of the roughly 264,000 people who left Virginia for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Virginia went
Most common moves out of Virginia
Where people moving to North Carolina came from
- Florida34,000
- South Carolina30,000
- Virginia28,000
- Georgia19,000
- California18,000
- New York18,000
- Texas16,000
- Pennsylvania13,000
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Richmond to Charlotte, about 292 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Charlotte | 292 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Richmond to Raleigh | 164 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Virginia Beach to Charlotte | 347 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Virginia Beach to Raleigh | 195 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Arlington to Charlotte | 384 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Arlington to Raleigh | 272 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Virginia
See all 273Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Virginia Beach, VA · USDOT 3239170
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2019
West Springfield, VA · USDOT 243108
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1984
Springfield, VA · USDOT 960272
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2001
Fairfax, VA · USDOT 3424165
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
Before you book
Questions about moving from Virginia to North Carolina
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to North Carolina?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Richmond to Charlotte, about 292 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Virginia to North Carolina?
About 28,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 28,409, with a margin of error of ±5,573. About 23,000 moved from North Carolina to Virginia the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Virginia to North Carolina?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 164 to 384 miles by road; Richmond to Charlotte is about 292. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Virginia to North Carolina?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Virginia to North Carolina?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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