Ocean City, MD

Dallas, TX → Ocean City, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Dallas to Ocean City

About 1,505 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,110–$9,080, delivery in 5–10 days, 3,665 carriers on the Dallas side and 103 in Ocean City.

  • 1,505 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,110–$9,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,505 miles (1,275 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
3,665 (1,566 interstate)
Movers at destination
103 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Ocean City → Dallas

Moving from Dallas to Ocean City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,505 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Maryland.

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 $6,110 to $9,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Dallas side there are 3,665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,566 of them authorized for interstate work), and 103 around Ocean City (70 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 Ocean City.

Dallas has a population of about 1.3 million and Ocean City about 7,000. Dallas is considerably denser (3,841 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. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Dallas to Ocean City

Full-service estimate for 1,505 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,440 $2,980 $3,630
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,660 $4,470 $5,450
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,110 $7,450 $9,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,770 $11,910 $14,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,430 $16,380 $19,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,150–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,360–$3,480

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

Full-service mover

$6,110–$9,080

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Dallas (origin)

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2545275
MC
284464
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 3,665 movers in Dallas

Near Ocean City (destination)

Old Salt

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3003405
MC
25280
Based in
Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

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

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

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

City Towing

Licensed interstate
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

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

Purnell Moving And Hauling

Licensed interstate
USDOT
861738
MC
670940
Based in
Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

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

All 103 movers in Ocean City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,450 for a one-bedroom, $6,110 to $9,080 for a two-bedroom, $9,770 to $14,530 for a three-bedroom and $13,430 to $19,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ocean City from Dallas?

About 1,505 road miles (1,275 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,480. 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 Dallas–Ocean City corridor.