Lincoln, NE

Frederick, MD → Lincoln, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Frederick to Lincoln

About 1,204 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 160 in Lincoln.

  • 1,204 miroad distance
  • 21 h 28 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,260–$7,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,204 miles (1,020 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 28 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
300 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
160 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Lincoln → Frederick

The route from Frederick, MD to Lincoln, NE covers roughly 1,204 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,260 to $7,820 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 21 h 28 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 160 around Lincoln (83 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 Lincoln.

Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Lincoln about 301,522. The two cities have comparable density (3,262 and 2,979 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska 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 Lincoln

Full-service estimate for 1,204 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,100 $2,560 $3,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,150 $3,850 $4,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,260 $6,410 $7,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,410 $10,260 $12,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,570 $14,100 $17,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,380

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$5,260–$7,820

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.

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 Lincoln (destination)

Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
53284
MC
205330
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Advantage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357168
MC
807511
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68510 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Wolfroute LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4525610
MC
1793728
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Drakkar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
437714
MC
245972
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Jbj Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3041184
MC
72905
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Lincoln Trucking Lightning Division INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1823932
MC
661796
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Abe Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2106202
MC
734567
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68523 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

A&m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2953699
MC
600
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 160 movers in Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,150 to $4,690 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,820 for a two-bedroom, $8,410 to $12,510 for a three-bedroom and $11,570 to $17,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lincoln from Frederick?

About 1,204 road miles (1,020 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 28 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 Maryland into Nebraska 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 Lincoln?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,080. 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–Lincoln corridor.