Duluth, MN → Fairfax, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Fairfax

About 1,094 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,510, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 534 in Fairfax.

1,094 miroad distance
19 h 34 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,050–$7,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Duluth, Minnesota
To: Fairfax, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,094 miles (927 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 34 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Duluth

Moving from Duluth to Fairfax is a long-distance move of roughly 1,094 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota to Virginia.

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 $5,050 to $7,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 34 min.

On the Duluth side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 534 around Fairfax (383 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 Fairfax.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Fairfax about 25,000. Fairfax is the denser city (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,210 in Duluth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 1,094 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,020	$2,460	$3,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,030	$3,700	$4,510
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,050	$6,160	$7,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,080	$9,850	$12,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,110	$13,550	$16,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,570–$2,220

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,940

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

Full-service mover

$5,050–$7,510

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Duluth (origin)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 75250
MC: 146133
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (715) 392-8161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated

USDOT: 268169
MC: 147177
Based in: Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (218) 729-3310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2322412
MC: 792780
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (218) 227-5528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1778756
MC: 648837
Based in: Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 727-8811 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1129233
MC: 479810
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (715) 392-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC

USDOT: 4177839
MC: 1608016
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (715) 398-2964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated

USDOT: 2250384
MC: 767610
Based in: Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (715) 394-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4252537
MC: 1651054
Based in: Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (218) 343-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Duluth

Near Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cort Business Services Corporation

USDOT: 312005
MC: 669564
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 353 trucks, 689 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 968-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1065394
MC: 196957
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 173 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&a Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 503883
MC: 161483
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20152 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (703) 471-8338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Guys Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 2455961
MC: 848140
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (703) 406-9605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Spring Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 335447
MC: 323447
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 631-9339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collins Brothers Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1098237
MC: 1569912
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (703) 661-6045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 743794
MC: 352714
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (703) 733-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 534 movers in Fairfax

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Duluth to Fairfax?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a two-bedroom, $8,080 to $12,020 for a three-bedroom and $11,110 to $16,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Duluth?

About 1,094 road miles (927 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 34 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota into 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Duluth to Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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 Duluth–Fairfax corridor.