Fargo, ND → Washington, DC · Long-distance move

Movers from Fargo to Washington

About 1,344 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,020–$8,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 99 carriers on the Fargo side and 1,904 in Washington.

1,344 miroad distance
23 h 52 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,020–$8,9602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fargo, North Dakota
To: Washington, District of Columbia
Road distance: ≈ 1,344 miles (1,139 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 52 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 99 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Fargo

Moving from Fargo to Washington is a long-distance move of roughly 1,344 road miles, heading east from North Dakota to District of Columbia.

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 $6,020 to $8,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 52 min.

On the Fargo side there are 99 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.

Fargo has a population of about 136,275 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 2,530 in Fargo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Fargo to Washington

Full-service estimate for 1,344 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,410	$2,940	$3,580
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,610	$4,410	$5,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,020	$7,350	$8,960
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,640	$11,750	$14,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,250	$16,160	$19,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,830–$2,590

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,220–$3,260

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,020–$8,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fargo (origin)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 404961
MC: 233791
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 184416
MC: 151665
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 538508
MC: 268241
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (701) 281-3006 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3338255
MC: 1066651
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North Loop Tl LLC

USDOT: 291072
MC: 184368
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (701) 277-0039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Midwest Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 3263587
MC: 1029171
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (800) 851-8235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Fargo LLC

USDOT: 3220190
MC: 1007626
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 566-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3340656
MC: 1066193
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 630-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 99 movers in Fargo

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fargo to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,410 to $3,580 for a studio, $3,610 to $5,380 for a one-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,960 for a two-bedroom, $9,640 to $14,340 for a three-bedroom and $13,250 to $19,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Fargo?

About 1,344 road miles (1,139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Dakota into District of Columbia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fargo to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,260. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Fargo–Washington corridor.