Nampa, ID → Fairfax, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Nampa to Fairfax

About 2,416 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 139 carriers on the Nampa side and 534 in Fairfax.

2,416 miroad distance
42 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,490–$11,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Nampa, Idaho
To: Fairfax, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,416 miles (2,047 straight-line)
Drive time: 42 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 139 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Nampa

The route from Nampa, ID to Fairfax, VA covers roughly 2,416 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 $7,490 to $11,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 42 hours (5 driving days).

On the Nampa side there are 139 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.

Nampa has a population of about 120,384 and Fairfax about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,991 and 3,869 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Nampa to Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 2,416 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,000	$3,650	$4,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,490	$5,480	$6,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,490	$9,140	$11,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,990	$14,620	$17,830
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,480	$20,100	$24,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,380–$4,780

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

Portable container

$3,180–$4,670

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

Full-service mover

$7,490–$11,150

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Nampa (origin)

Capital Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 762129
MC: 455079
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (208) 888-5112 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1189943
MC: 475067
Based in: Meridian, ID 83642 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (208) 870-3691 Route Verify on FMCSA

R S T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 52969
MC: 174300
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (208) 459-0271 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple C Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2349517
MC: 804211
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (208) 901-2605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3087546
MC: 81853
Based in: Meridian, ID 83646 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (208) 968-4042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 581874
MC: 281914
Based in: Nampa, ID 83687 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (208) 466-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Coast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2165962
MC: 752622
Based in: Nampa, ID 83651 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (253) 397-9173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brutsman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2336341
MC: 841482
Based in: Star, ID 83669 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (208) 870-2898 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 139 movers in Nampa

Near Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cort Business Services Corporation

USDOT: 312005
MC: 669564
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 353 trucks, 689 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 968-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1065394
MC: 196957
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 173 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&a Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 503883
MC: 161483
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20152 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (703) 471-8338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Guys Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 2455961
MC: 848140
Based in: Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (703) 406-9605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Spring Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 335447
MC: 323447
Based in: Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (703) 631-9339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collins Brothers Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1098237
MC: 1569912
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (703) 661-6045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 743794
MC: 352714
Based in: Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (703) 733-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 534 movers in Fairfax

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nampa to Fairfax?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,490 to $6,690 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,150 for a two-bedroom, $11,990 to $17,830 for a three-bedroom and $16,480 to $24,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Nampa?

About 2,416 road miles (2,047 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Idaho 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Nampa to Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,380 to $4,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,180 to $4,670. 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 Nampa–Fairfax corridor.