Richmond, VA → Washington, DC · Short-haul move
About 116 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,270–$3,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 1,904 in Washington.
Washington sits about 116 miles north of Richmond, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to District of Columbia that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,270 and $3,370, 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 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 3,783 in Richmond), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,080 | $7,420 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,270–$3,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richmond, VA → Washington, DC. 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
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Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a two-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a three-bedroom and $4,990 to $7,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 116 road miles (98 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 42 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 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 $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–Washington corridor.