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Annapolis, MD → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Annapolis to Iowa City

About 958 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,820, delivery in 2–5 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 43 in Iowa City.

  • 958 miroad distance
  • 17 h 13 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,590–$6,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 958 miles (812 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 13 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Annapolis

The route from Annapolis, MD to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 958 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,590 to $6,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 13 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 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and Iowa City about 75,000. Annapolis is considerably denser (5,664 people per square mile versus 2,904), 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 Iowa 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 Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 958 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,830 $2,240 $2,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,750 $3,360 $4,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,590 $5,590 $6,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,340 $8,950 $10,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,090 $12,300 $15,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,430–$2,020

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,760

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

Full-service mover

$4,590–$6,820

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

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Typical full-service range.

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 Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT
1471037
MC
556716
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4766652
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2471478
MC
61612
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2028718
MC
1754363
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT
1352324
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
228904
MC
166228
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT
2821656
MC
1068797
Based in
Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4222688
Based in
North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,920 for a three-bedroom and $10,090 to $15,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Annapolis?

About 958 road miles (812 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Iowa 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 Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,760. 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–Iowa City corridor.