Annapolis, MD → Cary, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Annapolis to Cary

About 300 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,750–$4,100, delivery in 1–3 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 514 in Cary.

300 miroad distance
5 h 52 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,750–$4,1002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Annapolis, Maryland
To: Cary, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 300 miles (255 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 52 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination: 514 (277 interstate)

Reverse: Cary → Annapolis

Moving from Annapolis to Cary is a regional long-distance move of roughly 300 road miles, heading southwest from Maryland to North Carolina.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,750 to $4,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 52 min.

On the Annapolis side there are 199 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (100 of them authorized for interstate work), and 514 around Cary (277 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 Cary.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and Cary about 183,582. Annapolis is considerably denser (5,664 people per square mile versus 2,951), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Annapolis to Cary

Full-service estimate for 300 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,270	$1,550	$1,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,650	$2,020	$2,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,750	$3,360	$4,100
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,410	$5,370	$6,560
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,060	$7,390	$9,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,290–$1,890

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,750–$4,100

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Annapolis (origin)

Dd&s Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 361802
MC: 326288
Based in: Annapolis, MD 21401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (202) 696-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Red Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3440755
MC: 1130653
Based in: Annapolis, MD 21409 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 48 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (410) 703-3998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parks Excavating & Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 942867
MC: 1682505
Based in: Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (410) 867-0357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dafi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Deale Aquaculture Farm INC

USDOT: 842049
MC: 1026604
Based in: Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (240) 351-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

B T Curtis Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 828375
MC: 526326
Based in: Crownsville, MD 21032 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (410) 787-8385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-One Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1039352
MC: 461680
Based in: Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (410) 729-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tomi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4150525
MC: 1641330
Based in: Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (301) 456-5407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pretty Little Wedding Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pretty Little Weddings LLC

USDOT: 3560128
MC: 1668215
Based in: Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (410) 310-0396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 199 movers in Annapolis

Near Cary (destination)

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2939017
MC: 98627
Based in: Morrisville, NC 27560 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4196166
MC: 1617931
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4232130
MC: 1637508
Based in: Cary, NC 27518 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (919) 450-6374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT: 3139734
MC: 98319
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (919) 656-4043 Route Verify on FMCSA

C&l Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: C&l Transport INC

USDOT: 163421
MC: 143081
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27603 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (984) 235-6920 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sg Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT: 906054
MC: 392699
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (919) 875-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Storr Logistics Services

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 9206129
Based in: Raleigh, NC 27617 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (919) 313-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina

USDOT: 1071807
MC: 550171
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (919) 425-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 514 movers in Cary

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Cary?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,650 to $2,460 for a one-bedroom, $2,750 to $4,100 for a two-bedroom, $4,410 to $6,560 for a three-bedroom and $6,060 to $9,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cary from Annapolis?

About 300 road miles (255 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland into North Carolina 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Annapolis to Cary?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,890. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Annapolis–Cary corridor.