Dayton, OH → Morgantown, WV · Regional long-distance move
About 267 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,350–$3,500, delivery in 1–3 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 67 in Morgantown.
The route from Dayton, OH to Morgantown, WV covers roughly 267 miles by road, a east-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 $2,350 to $3,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 18 min.
On the Dayton side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (240 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Morgantown about 30,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,467 and 2,981 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,310 | $7,700 |
$420–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,350–$3,500
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.
Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC
Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC
Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations
Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,500 for a two-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,600 for a three-bedroom and $5,170 to $7,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 267 road miles (226 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 18 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Ohio into West Virginia 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 $420 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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 Dayton–Morgantown corridor.