Fairfax, VA

Kent, WA → Fairfax, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Kent to Fairfax

About 2,721 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,570–$12,750, delivery in 7–14 days, 646 carriers on the Kent side and 534 in Fairfax.

  • 2,721 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,570–$12,7502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,721 miles (2,306 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
646 (317 interstate)
Movers at destination
534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Kent

Fairfax sits about 2,721 miles east of Kent, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $8,570 to $12,750 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 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Kent side there are 646 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (317 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.

Kent has a population of about 134,871 and Fairfax about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,041 and 3,869 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Kent to Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 2,721 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,430 $4,180 $5,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,710 $16,720 $20,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,850 $22,990 $28,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,850–$5,430

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

Portable container

$3,450–$5,070

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

Full-service mover

$8,570–$12,750

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Kent (origin)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Costco Wholesale

Licensed interstate
USDOT
589006
MC
1778380
Based in
Issaquah, WA 98027 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,436 trucks, 2,612 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 646 movers in Kent

Near Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

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

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

All 534 movers in Fairfax

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kent to Fairfax?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,430 to $5,100 for a studio, $5,140 to $7,650 for a one-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a two-bedroom, $13,710 to $20,400 for a three-bedroom and $18,850 to $28,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Kent?

About 2,721 road miles (2,306 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 Washington 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 Kent to Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,850 to $5,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,450 to $5,070. 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 Kent–Fairfax corridor.