Fredericksburg, VA → Harrisonburg, VA · Short-haul move
About 89 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,510–$2,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 71 in Harrisonburg.
Moving from Fredericksburg to Harrisonburg is a short-haul move of roughly 89 road miles, heading west within Virginia.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 14 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,510 and $2,240, before packing or storage.
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 71 around Harrisonburg (53 interstate). For an in-state 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 Harrisonburg.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Harrisonburg about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,678 and 2,989 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $860 | $1,050 | $1,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $970 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,270 | $3,990 | $4,860 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,510–$2,240
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $970 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,510 to $2,240 for a two-bedroom, $2,250 to $3,350 for a three-bedroom and $3,270 to $4,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 89 road miles (76 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 14 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg are in Virginia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Harrisonburg corridor.