Ketchikan, AK → Ocean City, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Ocean City

About 3,332 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,070–$14,980, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 103 in Ocean City.

3,332 miroad distance
58 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,070–$14,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ketchikan, Alaska
To: Ocean City, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 3,332 miles (2,824 straight-line)
Drive time: 58 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 103 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Ocean City → Ketchikan

Ocean City sits about 3,332 miles east of Ketchikan, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Maryland 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 $10,070 to $14,980 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 58 hours (7 driving days).

On the Ketchikan side there are 12 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 103 around Ocean City (70 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 Ocean City.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Ocean City about 7,000. Ketchikan is considerably denser (2,147 people per square mile versus 1,510), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maryland than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Ketchikan to Ocean City

Full-service estimate for 3,332 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,030	$4,910	$5,990
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,040	$7,370	$8,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,070	$12,280	$14,980
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,110	$19,640	$23,970
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,150	$27,010	$32,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,620–$6,530

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

Portable container

$3,990–$5,870

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

Full-service mover

$10,070–$14,980

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 Ketchikan (origin)

Aero Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trajen Flight Support

USDOT: 662728
MC: 650572
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (907) 789-0055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mark Johnson

USDOT: 2019155
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (907) 247-2266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cm Enterprises

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1680844
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 225-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Trucking Ll

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1758426
Based in: Craig, AK 99921 (42 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (907) 225-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bergeron Construction Company LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1592583
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 247-0524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mike R Bellanich

USDOT: 1659140
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 220-6574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Poirier

USDOT: 1795916
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (907) 254-4659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Organized Village Of Saxman Saxman Ira Council

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2310192
Based in: Saxman, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (907) 247-2502 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

Near Ocean City (destination)

Old Salt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Karikov LLC

USDOT: 3003405
MC: 25280
Based in: Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (973) 876-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Met Dynamics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3804786
MC: 1370809
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (470) 753-7294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casual Designs Furniture

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4468017
MC: 1763037
Based in: Selbyville, DE 19975 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (410) 629-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gazelle Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4212706
MC: 1646659
Based in: Frankford, DE 19945 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (703) 623-5572 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cycle City INC

USDOT: 3377222
MC: 1199672
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (410) 524-2453 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 543911
MC: 282332
Based in: Bishopville, MD 21813 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (410) 352-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purnell Moving And Hauling

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell

USDOT: 861738
MC: 670940
Based in: Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (410) 641-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fang Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3850817
MC: 1403576
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (301) 717-2024 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 103 movers in Ocean City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ketchikan to Ocean City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,030 to $5,990 for a studio, $6,040 to $8,990 for a one-bedroom, $10,070 to $14,980 for a two-bedroom, $16,110 to $23,970 for a three-bedroom and $22,150 to $32,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ocean City from Ketchikan?

About 3,332 road miles (2,824 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 58 hours (7 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 Alaska 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 Ketchikan to Ocean City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,620 to $6,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,990 to $5,870. 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 Ketchikan–Ocean City corridor.