Fairfax, VA → Bethesda, MD · Local move
About 16 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,170–$1,740, delivery in 0–1 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 660 in Bethesda.
Moving from Fairfax to Bethesda is a local move of roughly 16 road miles, heading northeast 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 30 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,170 and $1,740, 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 660 around Bethesda (397 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 Bethesda.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Bethesda about 68,000. Bethesda is the denser city (5,132 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 | $600 | $740 | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $720 | $880 | $1,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,130 |
$170–$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.
$1,170–$1,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Bethesda, 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 $600 to $900 for a studio, $720 to $1,070 for a one-bedroom, $1,170 to $1,740 for a two-bedroom, $1,840 to $2,730 for a three-bedroom and $2,780 to $4,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 16 road miles (13 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 $170 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–Bethesda corridor.