Fredericksburg, VA → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,987 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,010–$16,380, delivery in 7–14 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 123 in Anchorage.
Anchorage sits about 3,987 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $11,010 to $16,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 69 hours (8 driving days).
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Anchorage about 287,155. Fredericksburg is considerably denser (2,678 people per square mile versus 171), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,400 | $5,370 | $6,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,610 | $8,060 | $9,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $11,010 | $13,430 | $16,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $17,620 | $21,490 | $26,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $24,230 | $29,550 | $36,050 |
$5,450–$7,690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,580–$6,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$11,010–$16,380
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.
Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,400 to $6,550 for a studio, $6,610 to $9,830 for a one-bedroom, $11,010 to $16,380 for a two-bedroom, $17,620 to $26,210 for a three-bedroom and $24,230 to $36,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,987 road miles (3,379 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 69 hours (8 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 $5,450 to $7,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,580 to $6,730. 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 Fredericksburg–Anchorage corridor.