Annapolis, MD → Garland, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Annapolis to Garland

About 1,414 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,880–$8,740, delivery in 3–7 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 1,745 in Garland.

1,414 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,880–$8,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Annapolis, Maryland
To: Garland, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,414 miles (1,198 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,745 (758 interstate)

Reverse: Garland → Annapolis

Moving from Annapolis to Garland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,414 road miles, heading west from Maryland to Texas.

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 $5,880 to $8,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 1,745 around Garland (758 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 Garland.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and Garland about 249,625. Annapolis is considerably denser (5,664 people per square mile versus 4,309), 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 Texas than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Annapolis to Garland

Full-service estimate for 1,414 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,350	$2,870	$3,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,530	$4,300	$5,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,880	$7,170	$8,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,400	$11,460	$13,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,930	$15,760	$19,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,050–$2,900

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

Portable container

$2,280–$3,360

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

Full-service mover

$5,880–$8,740

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

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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 Garland (destination)

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 79466
MC: 150578
Based in: Dallas, TX 75227 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 216-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3300318
MC: 1046672
Based in: Dallas, TX 75226 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 480-2226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brothers Produce Of Dallas INC

USDOT: 2316812
MC: 790902
Based in: Garland, TX 75041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (214) 428-6666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reid Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4128045
Based in: Rockwall, TX 75087 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (972) 838-5746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Way Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4166506
MC: 1601836
Based in: Dallas, TX 75201 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (469) 279-3374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8424988
Based in: Dallas, TX 75254 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 560-9553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3500318
MC: 1155089
Based in: Allen, TX 75002 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (773) 543-4254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blackridge Operating LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3077708
MC: 64845
Based in: Rowlett, TX 75088 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 57 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (214) 393-9088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,745 movers in Garland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,740 for a two-bedroom, $9,400 to $13,990 for a three-bedroom and $12,930 to $19,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garland from Annapolis?

About 1,414 road miles (1,198 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Garland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,050 to $2,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,280 to $3,360. 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–Garland corridor.