Fishers, IN

Frederick, MD → Fishers, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Frederick to Fishers

About 538 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,280, delivery in 2–5 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 345 in Fishers.

  • 538 miroad distance
  • 9 h 59 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,550–$5,2802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 538 miles (456 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 59 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
300 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
345 (225 interstate)

Reverse: Fishers → Frederick

Fishers sits about 538 miles west of Frederick, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to Indiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $3,550 to $5,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 59 min.

On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 345 around Fishers (225 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 Fishers.

Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Fishers about 104,812. The two cities have comparable density (3,262 and 2,780 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Frederick to Fishers

Full-service estimate for 538 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,420 $1,730 $2,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,130 $2,590 $3,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,550 $4,320 $5,280
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,670 $6,920 $8,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,800 $9,510 $11,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,200

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,210

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

Full-service mover

$3,550–$5,280

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Frederick (origin)

Mint Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2779557
MC
936752
Based in
Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Service Master

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1022130
MC
664497
Based in
Frederick, MD 21704 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

J&m Truck Repair INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1063127
MC
915561
Based in
Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Stambaugh Pole Buildings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1500152
MC
1089742
Based in
Mount Airy, MD 21771 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Ramar Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
441070
MC
241863
Based in
Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Ramar Transportation & Logistics Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1131819
MC
460859
Based in
Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Jh Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8211973
MC
88161384
Based in
New Market, MD 21774 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

T Cassidy Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4229009
MC
1635825
Based in
Frederick, MD 21701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 300 movers in Frederick

Near Fishers (destination)

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70719
MC
87113
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2352168
MC
805371
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247771
MC
169755
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3701508
MC
1295347
Based in
Fishers, IN 46038 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516438
MC
873157
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Delta Carrier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2201595
MC
1117547
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46218 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1415648
MC
551348
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

P W D Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2267316
MC
774100
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 345 movers in Fishers

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Frederick to Fishers?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,280 for a two-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,440 for a three-bedroom and $7,800 to $11,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fishers from Frederick?

About 538 road miles (456 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 59 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Maryland into Indiana 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 Frederick to Fishers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,210. 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 Frederick–Fishers corridor.