Rockville, MD → Annapolis, MD · Local move
About 42 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,980, delivery in 0–1 days, 526 carriers on the Rockville side and 199 in Annapolis.
Moving from Rockville to Annapolis is a local move of roughly 42 road miles, heading east within Maryland.
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 1 h 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,980, before packing or storage.
On the Rockville side there are 526 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (327 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 interstate). For an in-state 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 Annapolis.
Rockville has a population of about 68,000 and Annapolis about 41,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,947 and 5,664 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $720 | $880 | $1,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,020 | $1,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,330 | $1,630 | $1,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,330–$1,980
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 $720 to $1,070 for a studio, $840 to $1,240 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,980 for a two-bedroom, $2,050 to $3,050 for a three-bedroom and $3,050 to $4,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 42 road miles (36 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 19 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Rockville and Annapolis are in Maryland, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Rockville–Annapolis corridor.