Fairfax, VA → Annapolis, MD · Short-haul move
About 51 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,350–$2,010, delivery in 1–2 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 199 in Annapolis.
Moving from Fairfax to Annapolis is a short-haul move of roughly 51 road miles, heading east from Virginia to Maryland.
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 35 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,350 and $2,010, before packing or storage.
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 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 Annapolis.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Annapolis about 41,000. Annapolis is the denser city (5,664 people per square mile versus 3,869 in Fairfax), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $740 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $850 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,350 | $1,640 | $2,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
$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.
$1,350–$2,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Annapolis, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $740 to $1,100 for a studio, $850 to $1,270 for a one-bedroom, $1,350 to $2,010 for a two-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,070 for a three-bedroom and $3,050 to $4,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 51 road miles (43 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 35 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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.
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 Fairfax–Annapolis corridor.