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Moving from Pennsylvania to Virginia

It's about 260 miles from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Pennsylvania to Virginia moves, what drives the price, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Pennsylvania to Virginia: Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. JK Moving Services and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
260Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
5 hrsSolo drive (DIY)
10CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Philadelphia, PA and Virginia Beach, VA, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Pennsylvania to Virginia move costs

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

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Prices by home size and distance from CMR bookings are in the CMR Cost Report.

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Recommended movers from Pennsylvania to Virginia

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage

Broad-service mover with strong packing, storage, and commercial support for more complex relocations.

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CMR Verified

JK Moving Services

A CMR Verified carrier. Regional carrier headquartered in Northern Virginia, close to this state.

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CMR Verified

Atlas Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Evansville, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Pennsylvania to Virginia

Who is the recommended mover from Pennsylvania to Virginia?
CMR recommends Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage for moves from Pennsylvania to Virginia. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. JK Moving Services and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Virginia?
CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Virginia take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 260 miles between Philadelphia and Virginia Beach. A solo driver would spend about 5 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Pennsylvania to Virginia?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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