Moab, UT → Ocean City, MD · Cross-country move
About 2,187 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,360–$10,960, delivery in 5–10 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 103 in Ocean City.
Moving from Moab to Ocean City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,187 road miles, heading east from Utah to Maryland.
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 $7,360 to $10,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).
On the Moab side there are 1 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.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Ocean City about 7,000. Ocean City is the denser city (1,510 people per square mile versus 1,118 in Moab), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Utah, 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 | $2,950 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,360 | $8,980 | $10,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,780 | $14,370 | $17,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,200 | $19,760 | $24,100 |
$3,000–$4,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,970–$4,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,360–$10,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Moab, UT → Ocean City, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,950 to $4,380 for a studio, $4,420 to $6,570 for a one-bedroom, $7,360 to $10,960 for a two-bedroom, $11,780 to $17,530 for a three-bedroom and $16,200 to $24,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,187 road miles (1,854 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Utah 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,000 to $4,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,970 to $4,370. 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 Moab–Ocean City corridor.