Fairfax, VA → Binghamton, NY · Regional long-distance move
About 278 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,930–$4,360, delivery in 1–3 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 77 in Binghamton.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Binghamton, NY covers roughly 278 miles by road, a north-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 $2,930 to $4,360 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 30 min.
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 77 around Binghamton (33 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 Binghamton.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Binghamton about 47,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 4,578 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,720 | $6,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,450 | $7,860 | $9,590 |
$440–$610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,270–$1,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,930–$4,360
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 $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,760 to $2,620 for a one-bedroom, $2,930 to $4,360 for a two-bedroom, $4,690 to $6,970 for a three-bedroom and $6,450 to $9,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 278 road miles (236 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 30 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 Virginia into New York 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 $440 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,860. 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–Binghamton corridor.