Ocean City, MD → Valdosta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Ocean City to Valdosta

About 825 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,360–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 103 carriers on the Ocean City side and 130 in Valdosta.

825 miroad distance
14 h 55 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,360–$6,4802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ocean City, Maryland
To: Valdosta, Georgia
Road distance: ≈ 825 miles (699 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 55 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 103 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination: 130 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Valdosta → Ocean City

Moving from Ocean City to Valdosta is a long-distance move of roughly 825 road miles, heading southwest from Maryland to Georgia.

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 $4,360 to $6,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 55 min.

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 130 around Valdosta (77 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 Valdosta.

Ocean City has a population of about 7,000 and Valdosta about 56,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,510 and 1,539 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia 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 Valdosta

Full-service estimate for 825 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,740	$2,120	$2,590
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,610	$3,190	$3,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,360	$5,310	$6,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,970	$8,500	$10,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,580	$11,690	$14,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,150–$1,620

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

Portable container

$1,760–$2,580

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

Full-service mover

$4,360–$6,480

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

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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 Valdosta (destination)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 997480
MC: 422306
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 242366
MC: 172668
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3332009
MC: 1356136
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT: 3292158
MC: 1042696
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 29630
MC: 129388
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3528247
MC: 1173649
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2352886
MC: 805637
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986479
MC: 94475
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,370 for a three-bedroom and $9,580 to $14,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Valdosta from Ocean City?

About 825 road miles (699 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 55 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Georgia 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 Valdosta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,150 to $1,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,580. 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–Valdosta corridor.