Fairfax, VA → Arlington, VA · Local move
About 13 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,130–$1,680, delivery in 0–1 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 1,290 in Arlington.
Moving from Fairfax to Arlington is a local move of roughly 13 road miles, heading east within Virginia.
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 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,130 and $1,680, 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 1,290 around Arlington (809 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 Arlington.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Arlington about 240,000. Arlington is the denser city (9,180 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 | $580 | $700 | $860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $690 | $840 | $1,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,130–$1,680
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 $580 to $860 for a studio, $690 to $1,030 for a one-bedroom, $1,130 to $1,680 for a two-bedroom, $1,770 to $2,640 for a three-bedroom and $2,690 to $4,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 13 road miles (11 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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.
No. Because both Fairfax and Arlington 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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–Arlington corridor.