Arlington, VA → Harrisonburg, VA · Short-haul move
About 118 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,100–$3,130, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 71 in Harrisonburg.
Harrisonburg sits about 118 miles west of Arlington, 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 44 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,100 and $3,130, 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 71 around Harrisonburg (53 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 Harrisonburg.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Harrisonburg about 52,000. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 2,989), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,370 | $4,110 | $5,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,630 | $5,650 | $6,890 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,100–$3,130
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 $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,920 for a one-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,130 for a two-bedroom, $3,370 to $5,010 for a three-bedroom and $4,630 to $6,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 118 road miles (100 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 44 min.
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.
No. Because both Arlington and Harrisonburg 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 $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,650. 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–Harrisonburg corridor.