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Annapolis, MD → Ocean City, MD · Short-haul move

Movers from Annapolis to Ocean City

About 103 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,150–$3,190, delivery in 1–2 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 103 in Ocean City.

  • 103 miroad distance
  • 2 h 29 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,150–$3,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 103 miles (87 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 29 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Maryland)
Movers at origin
199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
103 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Ocean City → Annapolis

Ocean City sits about 103 miles southeast of Annapolis, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

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 2 h 29 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,150 and $3,190, before packing or storage.

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 103 around Ocean City (70 interstate). For an in-state 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 Ocean City.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and Ocean City about 7,000. Annapolis is considerably denser (5,664 people per square mile versus 1,510), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Annapolis to Ocean City

Full-service estimate for 103 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,150 $2,620 $3,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,430 $4,190 $5,110
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,720 $5,760 $7,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$260–$360

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

Portable container

$1,110–$1,640

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

Full-service mover

$2,150–$3,190

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 Ocean City (destination)

Old Salt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Karikov LLC

USDOT
3003405
MC
25280
Based in
Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (973) 876-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Met Dynamics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3804786
MC
1370809
Based in
Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (470) 753-7294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casual Designs Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468017
MC
1763037
Based in
Selbyville, DE 19975 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (410) 629-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gazelle Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4212706
MC
1646659
Based in
Frankford, DE 19945 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (703) 623-5572 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cycle City INC

USDOT
3377222
MC
1199672
Based in
Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (410) 524-2453 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
543911
MC
282332
Based in
Bishopville, MD 21813 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (410) 352-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purnell Moving And Hauling

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell

USDOT
861738
MC
670940
Based in
Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (410) 641-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fang Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3850817
MC
1403576
Based in
Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (301) 717-2024 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 103 movers in Ocean City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,010 for a one-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,190 for a two-bedroom, $3,430 to $5,110 for a three-bedroom and $4,720 to $7,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ocean City from Annapolis?

About 103 road miles (87 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Annapolis and Ocean City are in Maryland, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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–Ocean City corridor.