Poughkeepsie, NY → Silver Spring, MD · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Poughkeepsie to Silver Spring

About 292 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,050–$4,540, delivery in 1–3 days, 267 carriers on the Poughkeepsie side and 813 in Silver Spring.

292 miroad distance
5 h 44 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,050–$4,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Poughkeepsie, New York
To: Silver Spring, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 292 miles (247 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 44 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 267 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Poughkeepsie

The route from Poughkeepsie, NY to Silver Spring, MD covers roughly 292 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,050 to $4,540 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 44 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

Poughkeepsie has a population of about 32,000 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 6,137 in Poughkeepsie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 292 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,430	$1,740	$2,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,830	$2,230	$2,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,890	$5,960	$7,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,720	$8,190	$9,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$640

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$3,050–$4,540

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 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

Call (845) 471-1504 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (845) 883-4343 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCollister's Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: McCollister's Transportation Group INC

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

Call (609) 526-9491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Finnegan'S Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Signature Worldwide Relocation Newburgh INC

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

Call (845) 564-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (561) 702-5731 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (845) 795-2171 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (845) 264-3636 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (845) 926-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 267 movers in Poughkeepsie

Near Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 88613
MC: 42334
Based in: Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (410) 888-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

Tips for this move

Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Poughkeepsie–Silver Spring corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Poughkeepsie to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,730 for a one-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,540 for a two-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,270 for a three-bedroom and $6,720 to $9,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Poughkeepsie?

About 292 road miles (247 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 44 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 Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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–Silver Spring corridor.