Rockville, MD

Moab, UT → Rockville, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Moab to Rockville

About 2,047 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,130–$10,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 526 in Rockville.

  • 2,047 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,130–$10,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,047 miles (1,735 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
526 (327 interstate)

Reverse: Rockville → Moab

The route from Moab, UT to Rockville, MD covers roughly 2,047 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,130 to $10,610 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 36 hours (4 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 526 around Rockville (327 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 Rockville.

Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Rockville about 68,000. Rockville is the denser city (4,947 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.

Cost of moving from Moab to Rockville

Full-service estimate for 2,047 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,850 $3,480 $4,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,280 $5,220 $6,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,130 $8,700 $10,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,410 $13,910 $16,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,690 $19,130 $23,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,850–$4,030

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

Portable container

$2,850–$4,190

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

Full-service mover

$7,130–$10,610

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Moab (origin)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
789926
MC
352774
Based in
Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 1 movers in Moab

Near Rockville (destination)

Moyer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
222787
MC
147853
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Mint Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3733020
MC
1318498
Based in
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Morton'S Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1064316
MC
962150
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

All 526 movers in Rockville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Moab to Rockville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,280 to $6,360 for a one-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,610 for a two-bedroom, $11,410 to $16,970 for a three-bedroom and $15,690 to $23,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rockville from Moab?

About 2,047 road miles (1,735 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Moab to Rockville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,850 to $4,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,850 to $4,190. 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 Moab–Rockville corridor.