Silver Spring, MD

Grand Prairie, TX → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Prairie to Silver Spring

About 1,415 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,880–$8,750, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,899 carriers on the Grand Prairie side and 813 in Silver Spring.

  • 1,415 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,880–$8,7502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,415 miles (1,199 straight-line)
Drive time
25 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
813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Grand Prairie

Moving from Grand Prairie to Silver Spring is a long-distance move of roughly 1,415 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Maryland.

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 $5,880 to $8,750 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 25 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

Grand Prairie has a population of about 209,434 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 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. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Grand Prairie to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 1,415 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,350 $2,870 $3,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,530 $4,300 $5,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,880 $7,170 $8,750
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,410 $11,470 $13,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,930 $15,770 $19,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,050–$2,900

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

Portable container

$2,280–$3,360

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

Full-service mover

$5,880–$8,750

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

Value Truck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

Near Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
88613
MC
42334
Based in
Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Prairie to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,750 for a two-bedroom, $9,410 to $13,990 for a three-bedroom and $12,930 to $19,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Grand Prairie?

About 1,415 road miles (1,199 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 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 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 Prairie to Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,050 to $2,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,280 to $3,360. 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–Silver Spring corridor.