New York to Virginia
Moving from New York to Virginia
Reviewers who moved from New York to Virginia paid a median $3,785. 16,364 people made the move in 2024, and 10,310 went the other way. New York to Richmond, the most common run in our file, is 335 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,785
median, 33 priced reviews
Moved last year
16,364
NY to VA, 2024
Typical drive
335 mi
New York to Richmond
Cost of living
-6.3%
VA vs NY, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
New York to Virginia moving cost
Across 33 priced reviews of moves from New York to Virginia, the median was $3,785 and the middle half paid $3,200 to $4,705. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 50–400 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400–$2,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,200–$5,800 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,200–$7,600 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the New York to Richmond drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the New York to Virginia run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from New York to Virginia. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon and Sons Relocation Service | Dania Beach, FL | CarrierUSDOT 2512576 | 3 | 1243.8 mean, dated | $3,785 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Tri-State Area Movers | Plainview, NY | No FMCSA match | 2 | 1143.5 mean, dated | $30,000 | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Velocity Moving & Storage | New York, NY | CarrierUSDOT 1778330 | 2 | 263.6 mean, dated | $4,705 | 15 Mar 2014 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved New York to Virginia
5 of 5 · 17 Sept 2026 · reported $4,786
“An incredibly honest service, a rarity in this industry. The staff were hardworking and patient, and no furniture was damaged. Everything went exactly as discussed, and communication throughout the process was completely transparent. All in all, a fantastic experience. A huge thank you to Elevated…”
5 of 5 · 7 Feb 2026 · reported $4,800
“I recently used Planet Movers LLC for a long-distance move and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the first call to delivery, the team communicated clearly and answered every question I had. They arrived right on time, handled my belongings carefully, and made sure everything was…”
5 of 5 · 6 Feb 2026 · reported $5,420
“MILITARY MOVER. 8 Years active duty, this is the easiest move I have ever done, and I hope it is the last move I will do again for a long time. I will surely use Solomon and sons relocation again in the future if needed”
What went wrong on this run: of 33 reviews, 36% mention damage and 33% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The reverse count is 10,310 people who moved from Virginia to New York.
Census puts the flow at 16,364 people who moved from New York to Virginia in the 2024 ACS, with a margin of plus or minus 3,786. The reverse count is 10,310 people who moved from Virginia to New York. The two figures are separate one-way counts from the same survey year. They do not split out renters, owners, or people who hired a mover.
Price levels differ at the two ends. BEA regional price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. New York sits at 107.9 and Virginia at 101.1, so the index is higher in New York. Both states tax wages. This page does not quote a rate, bracket, or filing rule for either state. Use the index as a price level, not as a tax bill.
What the job looks like
Driving time is about 7 hours, and we do not publish days on the road for a loaded truck.
The common run in our file is New York to Richmond, 335 miles. Driving time is about 7 hours, and we do not publish days on the road for a loaded truck. Long distance moves are priced by weight and miles, so the same city pair can bill very differently. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
This sample is smaller, with 33 reviews in the file for this run. The median reported price is $3,785 across 33 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $3,200 to $4,705. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 36% mention damage and 33% a delay or no-show. Treat those shares as a thin file.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the paperwork before you book. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority. Look the number up yourself with the license lookup. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. A binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate caps the price you plan around.
Put the money terms in writing. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the check for that bill. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service. Read deposit terms before you pay anything, and match them to a written estimate.
Leaving New York, arriving in Virginia.
| New York | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.9 | 101.1 |
| Median home sale price | $620,500 | $499,300 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 28 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 10,310 arrived from Virginia | 16,364 arrived from New York |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in New York, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Aug 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (New York homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people move from New York to Virginia?
- The 2024 Census ACS counts 16,364 people moving from New York to Virginia, with a margin of plus or minus 3,786. The other direction is 10,310 people moving from Virginia to New York. Those figures are headcounts only.
- How far is the most common run in the file?
- The most common run is New York to Richmond, 335 miles, about 7 hours of driving. We do not publish days on the road for a loaded truck. Long distance pricing uses weight and miles, and delivery is a window on the order for service.
- What do the reviews report for price and trouble?
- The file has 33 reviews for this run, which is. The median reported price is $3,785 across 33 priced reviews, and the middle half is $3,200 to $4,705. 36% mention damage and 33% mention a delay or no-show.
- What is the 110 percent rule on a non-binding estimate?
- On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. That rule sits next to a written delivery window and clear deposit terms. A binding or not-to-exceed estimate is the other way to cap the bill.
- Do New York and Virginia tax wages, and how do prices compare?
- Both states tax wages, and this page does not give a rate. BEA price parity for 2024, with the United States at 100, is 107.9 for New York and 101.1 for Virginia. The index is a cost of living measure, not a wage tax table.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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