Annapolis, MD

Poughkeepsie, NY → Annapolis, MD · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Poughkeepsie to Annapolis

About 274 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,980–$4,430, delivery in 1–3 days, 267 carriers on the Poughkeepsie side and 199 in Annapolis.

  • 274 miroad distance
  • 5 h 25 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,980–$4,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 274 miles (232 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 25 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
267 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
199 (100 interstate)

Reverse: Annapolis → Poughkeepsie

Annapolis sits about 274 miles southwest of Poughkeepsie, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Maryland that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,980 to $4,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 25 min.

On the Poughkeepsie side there are 267 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 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 Annapolis.

Poughkeepsie has a population of about 32,000 and Annapolis about 41,000. The two cities have comparable density (6,137 and 5,664 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Maryland than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Poughkeepsie to Annapolis

Full-service estimate for 274 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,790 $2,180 $2,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,980 $3,630 $4,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,760 $5,810 $7,090
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,550 $7,990 $9,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$430–$610

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

Portable container

$1,260–$1,860

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

Full-service mover

$2,980–$4,430

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Poughkeepsie (origin)

Arnoff Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57976
MC
3748
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Lightning Express Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
871631
MC
421420
Based in
Gardiner, NY 12525 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

McCollister's Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
289344
MC
668184
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Finnegan'S Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
17724
MC
111474
Based in
Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nembhard Fiber Construction LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4370692
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Brooklyn Bottling Of Milton New York INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
568013
MC
277000
Based in
Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Valley Pallet Recyclers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3076753
MC
65716
Based in
Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Hot Tub Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3555369
MC
1192173
Based in
Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 267 movers in Poughkeepsie

Near Annapolis (destination)

Dd&s Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
361802
MC
326288
Based in
Annapolis, MD 21401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Red Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3440755
MC
1130653
Based in
Annapolis, MD 21409 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Parks Excavating & Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
942867
MC
1682505
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dafi

Licensed interstate
USDOT
842049
MC
1026604
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

B T Curtis Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
828375
MC
526326
Based in
Crownsville, MD 21032 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

A-One Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1039352
MC
461680
Based in
Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Tomi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4150525
MC
1641330
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Pretty Little Wedding Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3560128
MC
1668215
Based in
Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 199 movers in Annapolis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Poughkeepsie to Annapolis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $1,790 to $2,660 for a one-bedroom, $2,980 to $4,430 for a two-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,090 for a three-bedroom and $6,550 to $9,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Annapolis from Poughkeepsie?

About 274 road miles (232 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 25 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New York 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 Poughkeepsie to Annapolis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,860. 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 Poughkeepsie–Annapolis corridor.