Minneapolis, MN → Washington, DC · Long-distance move
About 1,100 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 1,904 in Washington.
Washington sits about 1,100 miles east of Minneapolis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to District of Columbia 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 $5,480 to $8,150 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 40 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 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.
Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 7,962 in Minneapolis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,480 | $6,680 | $8,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,770 | $10,690 | $13,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,060 | $14,700 | $17,940 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,480–$8,150
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 $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,890 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a two-bedroom, $8,770 to $13,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,060 to $17,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,100 road miles (932 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 40 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 District of Columbia 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 $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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–Washington corridor.