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Bismarck, ND

Ocean City, MD → Bismarck, ND · Cross-country move

Movers from Ocean City to Bismarck

About 1,678 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,390–$9,510, delivery in 5–10 days, 103 carriers on the Ocean City side and 42 in Bismarck.

  • 1,678 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,390–$9,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,678 miles (1,422 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
103 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bismarck → Ocean City

Bismarck sits about 1,678 miles northwest of Ocean City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to North Dakota that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,390 to $9,510 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ocean City side there are 103 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Bismarck (32 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 Bismarck.

Ocean City has a population of about 7,000 and Bismarck about 76,000. Bismarck is the denser city (2,123 people per square mile versus 1,510 in Ocean City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ocean City to Bismarck

Full-service estimate for 1,678 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,560 $3,120 $3,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,830 $4,680 $5,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,390 $7,790 $9,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,220 $12,470 $15,210
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,060 $17,140 $20,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,320–$3,280

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,700

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

Full-service mover

$6,390–$9,510

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Ocean City (origin)

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

Near Bismarck (destination)

Ccfs

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC

USDOT
313378
MC
209657
Based in
Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
450 trucks, 507 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (701) 222-8498 Route Verify on FMCSA

P & B Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
653395
MC
302954
Based in
Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (701) 221-2465 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaction Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Asp INC

USDOT
212818
MC
228559
Based in
Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (701) 223-5535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delabarre Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1318666
MC
510389
Based in
Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (701) 226-2349 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Central Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
911282
MC
395087
Based in
Mandan, ND 58554 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (701) 663-0976 Route Verify on FMCSA

Four Winds Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2369162
MC
812625
Based in
Mandan, ND 58554 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (701) 751-1237 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Cargo Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3080375
MC
1169375
Based in
Bismarck, ND 58503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (701) 975-3281 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bountiful Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2416881
MC
834675
Based in
Bismarck, ND 58503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (701) 400-6295 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Bismarck

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,800 for a studio, $3,830 to $5,700 for a one-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,510 for a two-bedroom, $10,220 to $15,210 for a three-bedroom and $14,060 to $20,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bismarck from Ocean City?

About 1,678 road miles (1,422 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Maryland into North Dakota 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 Ocean City to Bismarck?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,320 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,700. 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 Ocean City–Bismarck corridor.