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

Movers from Rochester to Silver Spring

About 342 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,260–$4,850, delivery in 1–3 days, 306 carriers on the Rochester side and 813 in Silver Spring.

  • 342 miroad distance
  • 6 h 36 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,260–$4,8502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 342 miles (290 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 36 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
306 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Rochester

Silver Spring sits about 342 miles south of Rochester, 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 $3,260 to $4,850 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 6 h 36 min.

On the Rochester side there are 306 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 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.

Rochester has a population of about 206,108 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 5,903 in Rochester), 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 Rochester to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 342 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,260 $3,980 $4,850
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,220 $6,370 $7,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,180 $8,750 $10,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$500–$710

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

Portable container

$1,330–$1,950

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

Full-service mover

$3,260–$4,850

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Rochester, NY → Silver Spring, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Rochester (origin)

US Commercial Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858362
MC
663221
Based in
Rochester, NY 14621 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
301 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (585) 266-1404 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wegmans Food Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185452
MC
152450
Based in
Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
216 trucks, 387 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (585) 279-4312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Courier Solutions INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1612855
Based in
Rochester, NY 14606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (585) 568-1309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Transit INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2346265
MC
802875
Based in
Rochester, NY 14626 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (585) 745-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363517
MC
810160
Based in
Rochester, NY 14613 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (585) 672-1496 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amj Home Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amj Hd 23 INC

USDOT
4058921
MC
1539704
Based in
Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (905) 670-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheridan Brothers Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1203584
MC
489094
Based in
Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (585) 254-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roque Logistic INC

USDOT
3428666
MC
1110266
Based in
Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (201) 906-6164 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 306 movers in Rochester

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,910 for a one-bedroom, $3,260 to $4,850 for a two-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,770 for a three-bedroom and $7,180 to $10,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Rochester?

About 342 road miles (290 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 36 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 Rochester to Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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 Rochester–Silver Spring corridor.