Washington, DC

Gresham, OR → Washington, DC · Cross-country move

Movers from Gresham to Washington

About 2,758 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,030–$13,430, delivery in 7–14 days, 408 carriers on the Gresham side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 2,758 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,030–$13,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,758 miles (2,337 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
408 (317 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Gresham

Moving from Gresham to Washington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,758 road miles, heading east from Oregon to District of Columbia.

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 $9,030 to $13,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Gresham side there are 408 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (317 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.

Gresham has a population of about 111,513 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 4,862 in Gresham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Gresham to Washington

Full-service estimate for 2,758 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,610 $4,400 $5,370
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,420 $6,600 $8,060
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,030 $11,010 $13,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,440 $17,610 $21,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,860 $24,220 $29,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,880–$5,480

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

Portable container

$3,480–$5,120

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

Full-service mover

$9,030–$13,430

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 Gresham (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863079
MC
722865
Based in
Portland, OR 97214 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248002
MC
32882
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98661 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363186
MC
810023
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436341
MC
1119093
Based in
Damascus, OR 97089 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
61733
MC
581707
Based in
Portland, OR 97220 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Suddath Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2482348
MC
857396
Based in
Portland, OR 97211 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Cor

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2332103
MC
1261745
Based in
Portland, OR 97230 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 408 movers in Gresham

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 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 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gresham to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,610 to $5,370 for a studio, $5,420 to $8,060 for a one-bedroom, $9,030 to $13,430 for a two-bedroom, $14,440 to $21,490 for a three-bedroom and $19,860 to $29,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Gresham?

About 2,758 road miles (2,337 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Oregon 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Gresham to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,880 to $5,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,120. 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 Gresham–Washington corridor.