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Ocean City, MD

Norfolk, VA → Ocean City, MD · Short-haul move

Movers from Norfolk to Ocean City

About 142 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,250–$3,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 336 carriers on the Norfolk side and 103 in Ocean City.

  • 142 miroad distance
  • 3 h 9 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,250–$3,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 142 miles (120 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 9 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
336 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination
103 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Ocean City → Norfolk

Moving from Norfolk to Ocean City is a short-haul move of roughly 142 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia to Maryland.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,250 and $3,340, before packing or storage.

On the Norfolk side there are 336 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (197 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.

Norfolk has a population of about 231,013 and Ocean City about 7,000. Norfolk is considerably denser (4,465 people per square mile versus 1,510), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Norfolk to Ocean City

Full-service estimate for 142 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,320 $1,610 $1,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,350 $1,640 $2,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,940 $6,030 $7,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$420

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,690

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

Full-service mover

$2,250–$3,340

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Norfolk, VA → Ocean City, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Norfolk (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
706550
MC
326565
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23707 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2139019
MC
744920
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 336 movers in Norfolk

Near Ocean City (destination)

Old Salt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Karikov LLC

USDOT
3003405
MC
25280
Based in
Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (973) 876-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Met Dynamics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3804786
MC
1370809
Based in
Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (470) 753-7294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casual Designs Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468017
MC
1763037
Based in
Selbyville, DE 19975 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (410) 629-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gazelle Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4212706
MC
1646659
Based in
Frankford, DE 19945 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (703) 623-5572 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cycle City INC

USDOT
3377222
MC
1199672
Based in
Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (410) 524-2453 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
543911
MC
282332
Based in
Bishopville, MD 21813 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (410) 352-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purnell Moving And Hauling

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell

USDOT
861738
MC
670940
Based in
Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (410) 641-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fang Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3850817
MC
1403576
Based in
Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (301) 717-2024 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 103 movers in Ocean City

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Other origins to Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Norfolk to Ocean City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,010 for a one-bedroom, $2,250 to $3,340 for a two-bedroom, $3,600 to $5,350 for a three-bedroom and $4,940 to $7,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ocean City from Norfolk?

About 142 road miles (120 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Virginia 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 Norfolk to Ocean City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Norfolk–Ocean City corridor.