Huntsville, AL → Washington, DC · Long-distance move

Movers from Huntsville to Washington

About 717 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,180, delivery in 2–5 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 1,904 in Washington.

717 miroad distance
13 h 4 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,160–$6,1802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Huntsville, Alabama
To: Washington, District of Columbia
Road distance: ≈ 717 miles (608 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 4 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Huntsville

Moving from Huntsville to Washington is a long-distance move of roughly 717 road miles, heading northeast from Alabama 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 $4,160 to $6,180 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 4 min.

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 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.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to Washington

Full-service estimate for 717 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,660	$2,030	$2,470
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,490	$3,040	$3,710
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,160	$5,070	$6,180
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,650	$8,110	$9,890
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,140	$11,150	$13,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,460

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,440

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

Full-service mover

$4,160–$6,180

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 930909
MC: 401062
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1874024
MC: 717350
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 274079
MC: 190361
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2459680
MC: 849703
Based in: Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT: 3381623
MC: 1375777
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1193208
MC: 475921
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT: 1549350
MC: 977534
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT: 2959051
MC: 75856
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

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

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

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

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

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

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,904 movers in Washington

Tips for this move

Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,180 for a two-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,890 for a three-bedroom and $9,140 to $13,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Huntsville?

About 717 road miles (608 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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 Huntsville–Washington corridor.