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Lafayette, IN → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Lafayette to Silver Spring

About 627 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,770–$5,610, delivery in 2–5 days, 55 carriers on the Lafayette side and 813 in Silver Spring.

  • 627 miroad distance
  • 11 h 31 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,770–$5,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 627 miles (532 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 31 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
55 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination
813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Lafayette

Silver Spring sits about 627 miles east of Lafayette, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana to Maryland that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,770 to $5,610 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 11 h 31 min.

On the Lafayette side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

Lafayette has a population of about 72,000 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 2,409 in Lafayette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 627 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,510 $1,840 $2,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,370
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,770 $4,600 $5,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,030 $7,360 $8,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,300 $10,120 $12,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$3,770–$5,610

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lafayette, IN → Silver Spring, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Lafayette (origin)

Prime Road Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2820314
MC
940394
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (773) 877-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

A M T Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1178595
MC
471764
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (765) 471-8216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
549556
MC
271281
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (765) 589-1737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct In LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4047384
MC
1532905
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (415) 800-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

M & B Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3877960
MC
1421840
Based in
Mulberry, IN 46058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (765) 242-1427 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boxed By Universal Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4429374
MC
1742605
Based in
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (765) 413-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Codise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2584517
MC
905509
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (765) 586-9540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keep It Moving 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955068
MC
1473210
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (765) 607-3698 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Lafayette

Near Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 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 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
88613
MC
42334
Based in
Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (410) 888-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,370 for a one-bedroom, $3,770 to $5,610 for a two-bedroom, $6,030 to $8,980 for a three-bedroom and $8,300 to $12,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Lafayette?

About 627 road miles (532 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 31 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 Indiana 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 Lafayette to Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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 Lafayette–Silver Spring corridor.