Kennewick, WA → Bellingham, WA · Regional long-distance move
About 276 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,960–$4,400, delivery in 1–3 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 97 in Bellingham.
The route from Kennewick, WA to Bellingham, WA covers roughly 276 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,960 to $4,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 28 min.
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 97 around Bellingham (50 interstate). For an in-state 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 Bellingham.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Bellingham about 95,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,944 and 3,244 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,510 | $7,940 | $9,690 |
$430–$610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,270–$1,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,960–$4,400
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,400 for a two-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a three-bedroom and $6,510 to $9,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 276 road miles (234 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 28 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Kennewick and Bellingham are in Washington, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,860. 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.
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 Kennewick–Bellingham corridor.