Fredericksburg, VA → Washington, DC · Short-haul move
About 58 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,460–$2,180, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 1,904 in Washington.
The route from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC covers roughly 58 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,460 and $2,180, 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 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.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 2,678 in Fredericksburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $810 | $980 | $1,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $930 | $1,130 | $1,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,880 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,460–$2,180
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: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,200 for a studio, $930 to $1,380 for a one-bedroom, $1,460 to $2,180 for a two-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,310 for a three-bedroom and $3,280 to $4,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 58 road miles (49 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 42 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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–Washington corridor.