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Annapolis, MD → State College, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Annapolis to State College

About 171 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,310–$3,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 104 in State College.

  • 171 miroad distance
  • 3 h 39 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,310–$3,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 171 miles (145 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 39 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Annapolis

The route from Annapolis, MD to State College, PA covers roughly 171 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,310 to $3,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 39 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 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 5,664 in Annapolis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania 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 State College

Full-service estimate for 171 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,290 $1,580 $1,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,380 $1,690 $2,060
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,310 $2,810 $3,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,690 $4,500 $5,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,070 $6,180 $7,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$460

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

Portable container

$1,170–$1,720

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

Full-service mover

$2,310–$3,430

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 State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT
10559
MC
117384
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4267420
MC
1656758
Based in
State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT
276445
MC
180364
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4515827
MC
1788504
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2491872
MC
863048
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT
560337
MC
273154
Based in
Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973008
MC
904809
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227992
MC
1635283
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,380 to $2,060 for a one-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,430 for a two-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a three-bedroom and $5,070 to $7,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Annapolis?

About 171 road miles (145 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 39 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland into Pennsylvania 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 State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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–State College corridor.