Richmond, VA → Silver Spring, MD · Short-haul move
About 123 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,170–$3,230, delivery in 1–2 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 813 in Silver Spring.
The route from Richmond, VA to Silver Spring, MD covers roughly 123 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,170 and $3,230, before packing or storage.
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 3,783 in Richmond), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,830 | $7,120 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,170–$3,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richmond, VA → Silver Spring, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
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Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
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Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,970 for a one-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a two-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,180 for a three-bedroom and $4,780 to $7,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 123 road miles (105 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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 Richmond–Silver Spring corridor.