Grand Prairie, TX → Fairfax, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Prairie to Fairfax

About 1,395 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,690–$8,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,899 carriers on the Grand Prairie side and 534 in Fairfax.

1,395 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,690–$8,4602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Prairie, Texas
To: Fairfax, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,395 miles (1,182 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,899 (756 interstate)
Movers at destination: 534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Grand Prairie

The route from Grand Prairie, TX to Fairfax, VA covers roughly 1,395 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,690 to $8,460 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 Prairie side there are 1,899 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (756 of them authorized for interstate work), and 534 around Fairfax (383 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 Fairfax.

Grand Prairie has a population of about 209,434 and Fairfax about 25,000. Fairfax is the denser city (3,869 people per square mile versus 2,701 in Grand Prairie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Grand Prairie to Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 1,395 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,270	$2,770	$3,380
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,410	$4,160	$5,080
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,690	$6,930	$8,460
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,100	$11,100	$13,540
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,510	$15,260	$18,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,870

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$5,690–$8,460

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 Prairie (origin)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 160955
MC: 180584
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 337-7273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Value Truck Of Az LLC

USDOT: 822809
MC: 364675
Based in: Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (602) 249-5501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3508894
MC: 1160787
Based in: Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (206) 430-4276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2475440
MC: 856231
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2927239
MC: 987973
Based in: Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6172104
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 506-3991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2393479
MC: 822800
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (817) 329-2055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1580734
MC: 585393
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (972) 215-7079 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

Near Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cort Business Services Corporation

USDOT: 312005
MC: 669564
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 353 trucks, 689 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 968-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1065394
MC: 196957
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 173 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&a Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 503883
MC: 161483
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20152 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (703) 471-8338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Guys Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 2455961
MC: 848140
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (703) 406-9605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Spring Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 335447
MC: 323447
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 631-9339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collins Brothers Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1098237
MC: 1569912
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (703) 661-6045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 743794
MC: 352714
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (703) 733-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 534 movers in Fairfax

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Fairfax if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Prairie to Fairfax?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,460 for a two-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,540 for a three-bedroom and $12,510 to $18,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Grand Prairie?

About 1,395 road miles (1,182 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 Texas into Virginia 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 Prairie to Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,330. 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 Prairie–Fairfax corridor.