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Silver Spring, MD

Louisville, KY → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Louisville to Silver Spring

About 554 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,280, delivery in 2–5 days, 401 carriers on the Louisville side and 813 in Silver Spring.

  • 554 miroad distance
  • 10 h 15 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,550–$5,2802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 554 miles (469 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 15 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
401 (245 interstate)
Movers at destination
813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Louisville

The route from Louisville, KY to Silver Spring, MD covers roughly 554 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,550 to $5,280 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 10 h 15 min.

On the Louisville side there are 401 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (245 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.

Louisville has a population of about 641,962 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 1,948 in Louisville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Louisville to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 554 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,420 $1,730 $2,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,130 $2,600 $3,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,550 $4,330 $5,280
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,680 $6,930 $8,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,810 $9,530 $11,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$3,550–$5,280

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Louisville, KY → 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 Louisville (origin)

Summitt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912424
MC
395146
Based in
Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (812) 285-7777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Product Distribution Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230522
MC
161523
Based in
Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
103 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (502) 968-8711 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kentucky Container Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
215501
MC
160261
Based in
Louisville, KY 40219 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
94 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (502) 810-9979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arman Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1282568
MC
501603
Based in
Louisville, KY 40211 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (502) 384-0059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tsi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1145145
MC
430708
Based in
Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (812) 280-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlg Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1238768
MC
487788
Based in
Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (812) 944-0066 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fc Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1390662
MC
529189
Based in
Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (502) 656-8139 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & J Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
450803
MC
215301
Based in
Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 401 movers in Louisville

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 Louisville to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,280 for a two-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a three-bedroom and $7,810 to $11,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Louisville?

About 554 road miles (469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 15 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 Kentucky 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 Louisville to Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,230. 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 Louisville–Silver Spring corridor.