Arlington, VA → Fredericksburg, VA · Short-haul move
About 53 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,970, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 152 in Fredericksburg.
The route from Arlington, VA to Fredericksburg, VA covers roughly 53 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 37 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,970, 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 152 around Fredericksburg (107 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 Fredericksburg.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Fredericksburg about 28,000. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 2,678), 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 | $730 | $890 | $1,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,020 | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,030 | $2,470 | $3,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,990 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
$200–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,330–$1,970
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $730 to $1,080 for a studio, $840 to $1,250 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,970 for a two-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a three-bedroom and $2,990 to $4,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 53 road miles (45 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 37 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.
No. Because both Arlington and Fredericksburg are in Virginia, 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–Fredericksburg corridor.