Redmond, WA → Washington, DC · Cross-country move
About 2,729 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,250–$13,760, delivery in 7–14 days, 359 carriers on the Redmond side and 1,904 in Washington.
The route from Redmond, WA to Washington, DC covers roughly 2,729 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $9,250 to $13,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Redmond side there are 359 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (118 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.
Redmond has a population of about 76,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 4,422 in Redmond), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that District of Columbia does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,700 | $4,510 | $5,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,550 | $6,770 | $8,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,790 | $18,040 | $22,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,340 | $24,810 | $30,270 |
$3,850–$5,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,250–$13,760
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,700 to $5,500 for a studio, $5,550 to $8,250 for a one-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,760 for a two-bedroom, $14,790 to $22,010 for a three-bedroom and $20,340 to $30,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,729 road miles (2,312 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into District of Columbia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,850 to $5,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,080. 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.
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 Redmond–Washington corridor.