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Grand Forks, ND → Rockville, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Forks to Rockville

About 1,375 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,590, delivery in 3–7 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 526 in Rockville.

  • 1,375 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,780–$8,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,375 miles (1,166 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
526 (327 interstate)

Reverse: Rockville → Grand Forks

The route from Grand Forks, ND to Rockville, MD covers roughly 1,375 miles by road, a southeast-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 $5,780 to $8,590 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Grand Forks side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 526 around Rockville (327 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 Rockville.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and Rockville about 68,000. Rockville is the denser city (4,947 people per square mile versus 2,037 in Grand Forks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to Rockville

Full-service estimate for 1,375 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,780 $7,040 $8,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,240 $11,270 $13,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,710 $15,490 $18,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,840

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

Portable container

$2,250–$3,300

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,590

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 Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2387910
MC
816635
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
460295
MC
475583
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT
237868
MC
157037
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312635
MC
1052564
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT
125571
MC
158090
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3330680
MC
1061342
Based in
Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT
35282
MC
101940
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT
1796422
MC
653647
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

Near Rockville (destination)

Moyer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Moyer & Sons INC

USDOT
222787
MC
147853
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (301) 869-3896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mint Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3733020
MC
1318498
Based in
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (227) 224-8800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morton'S Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1064316
MC
962150
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (301) 330-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 526 movers in Rockville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to Rockville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,590 for a two-bedroom, $9,240 to $13,750 for a three-bedroom and $12,710 to $18,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rockville from Grand Forks?

About 1,375 road miles (1,166 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 North Dakota into Maryland 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 Grand Forks to Rockville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,300. 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 Grand Forks–Rockville corridor.