Reliable Long Distance Movers From Roanoke, VA
Collegiate Movers is a team of long distance movers in Roanoke, VA, helping families and businesses move across Virginia and across the country since 1999. Whether you are relocating to Richmond for a new job, retiring to the coast or moving across several states, we pack, load, transport and deliver your belongings with the same careful crew 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 Our Long Distance Movers
A long move has more moving parts than a local one: more miles, more planning and more chances for something to go wrong. Choosing experienced long distance movers protects your belongings and your schedule.
- Experience since 1999. More than 25 years of moving Southwest Virginia families means we know how to plan a long trip, load a truck for the miles ahead and deliver on schedule.
- Licensed and insured. Collegiate Movers is a licensed and insured mover, USDOT 861003.
- One crew, start to finish. The team that packs and loads your home is the team that cares about it arriving safely.
- Built for the road. Every item is padded, wrapped and secured so nothing shifts during the drive.
- Clear pricing. You get a written estimate before moving day, with no hidden fees.
Long Distance Moving Services We Offer
Our long distance movers handle every part of the move, or just the parts you need help with.
In-State Moves Across Virginia
Moving from Roanoke to Richmond, Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach or anywhere else in the state? We plan the route, the timing and the crew so your move feels as simple as a local one.
Interstate and Cross-Country Moves
Leaving Virginia for North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Texas or the West Coast? Our long distance movers coordinate the pickup date, the drive and the delivery window, and keep you updated along the way.
Full-Service Packing
Long trips need stronger packing. Our packing service uses quality boxes, paper and wrap, with extra protection for dishes, artwork, mirrors and electronics.
Furniture Disassembly and Reassembly
Beds, tables and large shelving are taken apart, labeled and wrapped at pickup, then reassembled in your new home.
Piano and Specialty Item Moves
Pianos, safes, antiques and fitness equipment need special equipment and extra care on a long trip. Tell us about them when you ask for a quote so we can plan the right crew and tools.
Office and Business Relocation
Relocating a business to another city? Our long distance movers plan the move around your operations. See our commercial moving services.
How Our Long Distance Moving Process Works
- Free consultation and quote. Tell us your current address, your destination, your moving 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 or specialty services.
- 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 your 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 Much Do Long Distance Movers Cost?
Every long move is priced on its own details, so the best way to know your cost is a free written estimate. These are the main things that affect the price when you hire long distance movers:
- Distance. Miles driven, fuel and travel time for the crew.
- Size of the move. The number of rooms and how much furniture and how many boxes you are moving.
- Packing services. 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 are the busiest times for long distance movers, so book early for the best choice of dates.
Call (540) 992-1414 or send us your moving details for a free, no-obligation quote.
Popular Long Distance Moves From Roanoke
Our long distance movers help people leave the Roanoke Valley for new homes and help newcomers move in. Common moves include:
- Roanoke to Richmond and Central Virginia
- Roanoke to Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area
- Roanoke to Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Hampton Roads
- Roanoke to North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro
- Roanoke to Tennessee, Georgia and Florida
- Moves into Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Bedford and Lynchburg from other states
Moving a shorter distance? Our local moving company handles moves within the Roanoke Valley, and we have dedicated pages for Lynchburg, Bedford and Salem.
Latest Transportation
Quality Services
Super Fast Service
Affordable Price
Benefits of Our Long Distance Movers
- 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 before moving day, with no hidden fees.
Long Distance Moving Checklist
Planning early is the best thing you can do for a long move. Our long distance movers recommend this timeline:
- 8 weeks before: get quotes from long distance movers, set your moving budget and choose your moving dates.
- 6 weeks before: sort every room and sell, donate or recycle what you will not take. Fewer items means a lower cost.
- 4 weeks before: book your movers, start packing rooms you rarely use, and gather school, medical and vehicle records.
- 2 weeks before: update your address, transfer utilities and plan your own travel to the new city.
- 1 week before: pack an essentials box and a suitcase with clothes, chargers, medicine and important documents to carry with you.
- Moving day: walk through each room with the crew lead, confirm the delivery address and phone number, and keep valuables with you.
How to Choose Long Distance Movers You Can Trust
Moving scams are more common on long moves, so it pays to check a company before you book. The US Department of Transportation explains your rights and the warning signs in its Protect Your Move guide. When you compare long distance movers, look for:
- A USDOT number you can look up. Collegiate Movers is USDOT 861003.
- A real local address and phone number. We are at 84 Executive Cir, Roanoke, VA 24012, (540) 992-1414.
- A written estimate based on what you are actually moving.
- Real reviews from real customers. Read ours on our reviews page.
- No large cash deposit demanded before the move.
Tips for a Smooth Long Distance Move
Moving With Pets
Plan how your pets will travel, keep their food, medicine and records with you, and book pet-friendly hotels in advance for long drives.
Moving With Children
Pack a bag of favorite toys and comfort items for the trip, and set up the children’s rooms first when you arrive so the new house feels like home.
Protect Important Documents
Passports, birth certificates, financial records and medical files should travel with you, not on the moving truck.
Plan Your First Night
Your belongings may arrive after you do. Pack sheets, towels, basic kitchen items and a few days of clothes in your car so the first night is comfortable.
Why Roanoke Families Choose Collegiate Movers
Since 1999, our long distance movers have helped Roanoke families move by doing the basics well: careful packing, honest estimates, a trained crew and clear communication from the first call to the last box. When you are ready to plan your move, call (540) 992-1414 or fill out the quote form on this page. We are open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
Long Distance vs. Local Moves: What Is Different?
A long distance move is not just a local move with a longer drive. Long distance movers plan for things that never come up when you move across town:
- Packing for the road. Boxes and furniture face hours of highway driving, so packing must be tighter and padding thicker.
- Load planning. The truck is loaded so weight is balanced and 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 that fits your travel plans.
- Paperwork. Interstate moves are regulated by the federal government, which is why reputable long distance movers carry a USDOT number. Ours is 861003.
- Communication. You will not be standing next to the truck, so good long distance movers keep you informed from pickup to delivery.
What to Expect on Moving Day
Knowing what happens on moving day takes the stress out of it. When our long distance movers arrive, the crew lead walks through your home with you, confirms what is going and what is staying, and notes any items that need extra care. Floors and door frames are protected, furniture is wrapped in moving pads, and large pieces are taken apart and labeled.
Boxes and furniture are then loaded in a planned order, heaviest first, with straps and padding between pieces. Before the truck leaves, the crew lead walks the house with you one last time to make sure every room, closet and cabinet is empty. You confirm the delivery address and the best phone number to reach you, and the truck heads to your new home.
Downsize Before Your Long Distance Move
The less you move, the less you pay. Long distance movers price moves on size and distance, so a few weeks of sorting can save real money:
- Sell or donate furniture that will not fit your new home.
- Recycle old paperwork and shred what you no longer need.
- Use up pantry food and cleaning supplies instead of packing them.
- Measure the rooms in your new home before you decide what to keep.
- Ask friends and family if they want items before moving day.
Preparing Specialty Items for a Long Move
Pianos
Pianos are heavy, delicate and sensitive to temperature. Let us know the type and size when you request a quote so our long distance movers bring the right equipment and crew.
Televisions and Electronics
Back up computers before the move, photograph cable connections and keep original boxes if you still have them. We wrap screens and pack electronics so they ride upright and secure.
Appliances
Washers, dryers and refrigerators should be disconnected, cleaned and dried a day before the move. Leave refrigerator and freezer doors open so they air out.
Artwork, Mirrors and Glass
Framed art and mirrors are wrapped and packed on their edge, never flat, so the glass stays safe over long distances.
Outdoor Equipment
Drain fuel and oil from lawn mowers, grills and power tools before moving day. Many fuels and chemicals cannot travel on a moving truck.
Moving to Roanoke From Out of State?
Our long distance movers also help families move into the Roanoke Valley. Roanoke offers mountain views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a walkable downtown, strong hospitals and colleges, and a lower cost of living than many East Coast cities. Popular places to settle include Roanoke city neighborhoods like Grandin Village and South Roanoke, as well as Salem, Vinton, Cave Spring and Botetourt County. Once you arrive, our team can help you unpack and set up your new home.
Talk to Our Long Distance Movers Today
Every long move starts with a conversation. Tell us where you are going, when you want to move and what you are taking, and our long distance movers will build a plan and a written estimate around it. Call (540) 992-1414, Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm, or use the free quote form on this page.
7 Long Distance Moving Mistakes to Avoid
Our long distance movers have seen the same mistakes cost people time and money again and again. Avoid these and your move will go far more smoothly:
- Booking too late. The best long distance movers fill their summer and month-end calendars weeks in advance. Start getting quotes about two months before you move.
- Choosing the lowest quote without checking the company. A price that seems too good to be true often is. Check the USDOT number, the address and real reviews before you book.
- Moving things you do not need. Every box adds to the cost. Sort and donate before you pack, not after you arrive.
- Packing heavy items in big boxes. Large boxes full of books are hard to carry and likely to break. Use small boxes for heavy items.
- Forgetting to label boxes. Mark every box with the room and contents so long distance movers can unload straight into the right rooms.
- Putting important documents on the truck. Keep passports, records, medicine, keys and valuables with you during the trip.
- Not planning for arrival. Have the utilities at your new home switched on before delivery day, and pack a first-night box for each person.
Have a question about your move? Our long distance movers are happy to talk it through with you. Call (540) 992-1414, Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm.
Long Distance Movers Near You
Collegiate Movers is based at 84 Executive Cir in Roanoke, so we are close to customers across the Roanoke Valley, the New River Valley, Botetourt County, Bedford, Lynchburg and Smith Mountain Lake. Starting your long move with a local company means you can talk to real people who know your area, get a quote quickly and plan your move with people who know the area. Our long distance movers are ready to help you plan a move to any destination in Virginia or across the country. Call (540) 992-1414 to get started, or send us your moving details through the quote form on this page.
Long Distance Movers FAQs
The cost 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 based on your exact move.
Book four to eight weeks ahead if you can. Summer and the end of the month fill up first.
It depends on the distance and the size of the move. Moves within Virginia are often delivered within a day or two, while cross-country moves take longer. Your pickup date and delivery window are confirmed in your moving plan.
Yes. Our long distance movers handle moves across Virginia and to other states.
Yes. Collegiate Movers is licensed and insured, USDOT 861003, and has served Roanoke since 1999.
Yes. We offer full and partial packing with quality boxes, paper and wrap, with extra protection for fragile items.