Fairfax, VA → Boston, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 480 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,720–$5,540, delivery in 1–3 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 918 in Boston.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Boston, MA covers roughly 480 miles by road, a northeast-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 $3,720 to $5,540 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 8 h 59 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 918 around Boston (554 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 Boston.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Boston about 672,973. Boston is the denser city (13,989 people per square mile versus 3,869 in Fairfax), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts 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 | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,720 | $4,540 | $5,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,960 | $7,270 | $8,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,190 | $9,990 | $12,190 |
$790–$1,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,450–$2,130
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,720–$5,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Boston, MA. 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 $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,320 for a one-bedroom, $3,720 to $5,540 for a two-bedroom, $5,960 to $8,870 for a three-bedroom and $8,190 to $12,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 480 road miles (407 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 59 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 Massachusetts 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 $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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–Boston corridor.