Reliable Long Distance Movers From Roanoke, VA
Collegiate Movers is a long distance moving company in Roanoke, VA that moves families and businesses across Virginia and to neighboring states with its own trucks and its own crew. Whether you are relocating to Richmond for a new job, moving closer to family in North Carolina or coming into the Roanoke Valley from another state, we pack, load, drive and deliver with one company responsible from start to finish.
Get a free written quote by calling (540) 992-1414, Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm, or request your quote online.
Why Hire Long Distance Movers Based in Roanoke
- Our own crew, not a broker. We do not sell your move to another company. The people who quote it are the people who run it.
- Licensed and insured. Collegiate Movers is licensed and insured, USDOT 861003, a number you can check on the FMCSA website.
- Packed for the highway. Every item is padded, wrapped and strapped so nothing shifts on long interstate stretches.
- Dates in writing. Your pickup date and delivery window are agreed in writing before moving day.
- A written estimate first. You see the plan and the price before anything is loaded.
How Far Do We Move?
Our regular service area reaches about 200 miles from Roanoke, which includes moves to Richmond, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Danville and Bristol, and into nearby parts of North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee. That is not a hard limit. For Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads or a cross country move, call with both addresses and your dates, and we will tell you honestly what is possible and send a quote for that route.
Long Distance Moving Services
In-State Moves Across Virginia
Moving from Roanoke to Richmond, Charlottesville or the Shenandoah Valley? We plan the route, the timing and the crew so the day runs like a well planned local move, only longer.
Interstate and Out of State Moves
Interstate moves are regulated by the federal government, which is why a mover that crosses state lines needs a USDOT number. For state to state moves we coordinate the pickup date, the drive and the delivery window, and keep you informed along the way.
Full Household Packing
Long trips need tighter packing than a drive across town. Our packing service can pack the whole home or only the kitchen, dishes, artwork, mirrors and electronics.
Long Distance Furniture Moves
Beds, tables and large shelving are taken apart, labeled and wrapped at pickup, then put back together in your new home. Heavy pieces are loaded first and strapped, with pads between every item. See our furniture movers page for single pieces.
Pianos and Specialty Items
Pianos, safes, antiques and fitness equipment need the right equipment on a long trip. Tell us about them when you ask for a quote. Pianos are quoted separately; see piano movers.
Business Relocation
Moving a company to another city? We plan around your operations. See our commercial movers page.
How Our Long Distance Moving Process Works
- Quote. Tell us both addresses, your dates and what you are moving. We send a written estimate.
- Moving plan. We confirm the pickup date, the delivery window, the crew size and any packing.
- Packing and protection. Your belongings are packed, padded and wrapped for the road.
- Loading. Heavy items go in first, the load is balanced and every piece is strapped in place.
- Transport. We drive your belongings to the new home and stay in touch during the trip.
- Delivery and setup. We unload room by room, reassemble furniture and place everything where you want it.
How the Delivery Window Is Set
Your delivery window depends on the distance, the size of the load and the dates you can be out of the old home and into the new one. We agree on it in writing as part of the moving plan. When you request a quote, tell us when you must be out, when you can get in and who will be there to receive the delivery. If the dates do not meet, ask us about holding your belongings in storage until the new home is ready. For general timelines, read How Long Does a Cross-Country Move Take?
How Much Do Long Distance Movers Cost?
Every long move is priced on its own details in a free written estimate. These are the main factors:
- Distance. Miles driven and travel time for the crew.
- Size of the move. The number of rooms, the furniture and the boxes.
- Packing. Full packing, partial packing or none.
- Access. Stairs, elevators, long walks and parking at both homes.
- Specialty items. Pianos, safes and other heavy or delicate items.
- Timing. Summer and the end of the month book up first.
Our moving cost guide explains what goes into a quote. Call (540) 992-1414 or send us your moving details for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Our Own Trucks and Crew
No broker and no handoff to another company.
Packed for the Highway
Pads, stretch wrap and straps on every piece.
Dates in Writing
Pickup date and delivery window agreed before moving day.
Written Estimate First
A free written quote built on your actual move.
What Every Long Distance Move Includes
- Careful packing and padding built for long trips, not just a drive across town.
- One trained crew from pickup to delivery, licensed and insured (USDOT 861003).
- A written estimate and the delivery window in writing before moving day.
Long Distance Moving Timeline
- 8 weeks before: get written quotes and choose your moving dates.
- 6 weeks before: book your movers and start sorting. Fewer items means a smaller load.
- 4 weeks before: start packing rooms you rarely use, or schedule our packing crew.
- 2 weeks before: update your address, transfer utilities and plan your own travel.
- Moving day: walk through each room with the crew lead, confirm the delivery address and phone number, and keep documents and valuables with you.
Comparing companies? Our guide to what to look for in long distance movers and the US Department of Transportation’s Protect Your Move page explain your rights and the warning signs. For packing advice, see how to pack for a long distance move.
Long Distance vs. Local Moves: What Changes
- Packing for the road. Boxes and furniture face hours of highway driving, so packing is tighter and padding thicker.
- Load planning. Weight is balanced so nothing shifts on curves, hills and long interstate stretches.
- Delivery windows. Instead of moving in one afternoon, you agree on a pickup date and a delivery window.
- Federal rules. Interstate moves fall under federal regulation, which is why we carry USDOT number 861003.
- Communication. You will not be next to the truck, so we keep you informed from pickup to delivery.
Moving to Roanoke From Out of State
We also move families into the Roanoke Valley. Read our guide to moving to Roanoke, VA to plan your arrival. Popular places to settle include Grandin Village and South Roanoke in the city, as well as Salem, Vinton, Cave Spring and Botetourt County. Once you arrive, our crew can unpack and set up your new home.
Popular Long Distance Routes From Roanoke
We regularly move families and businesses from Roanoke to Richmond, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Fredericksburg, Danville, Farmville, Wytheville and Bristol, and to North Carolina cities such as Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh. We also handle out-of-state moves from Lynchburg, Bedford and Smith Mountain Lake. See all of our service areas.
Request a Route-Specific Quote
Every long move starts with a conversation. Tell us where you are going, when you want to move and what you are taking, and we will build a plan and a written estimate around it. Moving a shorter distance? Our local moving company handles moves within the Roanoke Valley.
Long Distance Movers Near You
Collegiate Movers is based at 84 Executive Cir in Roanoke, close to customers across the Roanoke Valley, the New River Valley, Botetourt County, Bedford, Lynchburg and Smith Mountain Lake. Starting a long move with a local company means you can meet the people who will move you and call them directly with questions. Call (540) 992-1414, Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm, or use the quote form on this page.
Long Distance Moving Questions
The window depends on the distance, the size of the load and the dates you can leave the old home and get into the new one. Collegiate Movers agrees on the pickup date and delivery window in writing before moving day.
Yes. Collegiate Movers uses its own trucks and crew and does not hand your move to a broker or another company.
Furniture is wrapped in moving pads and stretch wrap, heavy pieces are loaded first, the load is balanced and every item is strapped in place so nothing shifts in transit.
Book six to eight weeks ahead when you can. Summer and the end of the month fill up first.
Yes. We offer full household packing as well as partial packing for the kitchen, fragile items, artwork or electronics.
Yes. Moves within about 200 miles of Roanoke, including nearby parts of North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee, are our regular service area. Farther moves are quoted individually.
The price depends on distance, the size of your move, packing, access at both homes and any specialty items. Call (540) 992-1414 for a free written estimate for your route.
Yes. Collegiate Movers is licensed and insured, with USDOT number 861003, which you can look up on the FMCSA website.