Arlington, VA → Annapolis, MD · Local move
About 39 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,290–$1,910, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 199 in Annapolis.
Annapolis sits about 39 miles east of Arlington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Maryland that most movers classify as a local 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 1 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,290 and $1,910, before packing or storage.
On the Arlington side there are 1,290 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (809 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 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 Annapolis.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Annapolis about 41,000. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 5,664), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $690 | $840 | $1,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $980 | $1,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,290–$1,910
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Arlington, VA → Annapolis, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $810 to $1,200 for a one-bedroom, $1,290 to $1,910 for a two-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,950 for a three-bedroom and $2,960 to $4,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 39 road miles (33 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 13 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Maryland 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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.
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 Arlington–Annapolis corridor.