Alexandria, VA → Bethesda, MD · Local move
About 14 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,160–$1,720, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,203 carriers on the Alexandria side and 660 in Bethesda.
The route from Alexandria, VA to Bethesda, MD covers roughly 14 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 26 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,160 and $1,720, before packing or storage.
On the Alexandria side there are 1,203 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (740 of them authorized for interstate work), and 660 around Bethesda (397 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bethesda.
Alexandria has a population of about 160,662 and Bethesda about 68,000. Alexandria is considerably denser (10,702 people per square mile versus 5,132), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $600 | $730 | $890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,160–$1,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Alexandria, VA → Bethesda, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $600 to $890 for a studio, $710 to $1,060 for a one-bedroom, $1,160 to $1,720 for a two-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,710 for a three-bedroom and $2,760 to $4,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 14 road miles (12 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Maryland makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alexandria–Bethesda corridor.