Fairfax, VA → Erie, PA · Regional long-distance move
About 317 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,790–$4,150, delivery in 1–3 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 71 in Erie.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Erie, PA covers roughly 317 miles by road, a northwest-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 $2,790 to $4,150 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 6 h 10 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 71 around Erie (48 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 Erie.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Erie about 93,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 4,957 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,670 | $2,040 | $2,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,490 | $9,130 |
$480–$670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,790–$4,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Erie, PA. 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 $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,490 for a one-bedroom, $2,790 to $4,150 for a two-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a three-bedroom and $6,140 to $9,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 317 road miles (268 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 10 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 Pennsylvania 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 $480 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,920. 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–Erie corridor.