Minneapolis, MN → Fairfax, VA · Long-distance move
About 1,087 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,490, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 534 in Fairfax.
The route from Minneapolis, MN to Fairfax, VA covers roughly 1,087 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 $5,030 to $7,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 27 min.
On the Minneapolis side there are 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (529 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.
Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Fairfax about 25,000. Minneapolis is considerably denser (7,962 people per square mile versus 3,869), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,030 | $6,140 | $7,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,050 | $9,820 | $11,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,070 | $13,500 | $16,470 |
$1,570–$2,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,030–$7,490
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 $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a two-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,980 for a three-bedroom and $11,070 to $16,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,087 road miles (921 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Minneapolis–Fairfax corridor.