Rockville, MD → Modesto, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,778 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,260–$13,780, delivery in 7–14 days, 526 carriers on the Rockville side and 392 in Modesto.
Moving from Rockville to Modesto is a cross-country move of roughly 2,778 road miles, heading west from Maryland to California.
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 $9,260 to $13,780 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 48 hours (6 driving days).
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 392 around Modesto (205 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 Modesto.
Rockville has a population of about 68,000 and Modesto about 219,652. The two cities have comparable density (4,947 and 5,081 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Maryland, 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 | $3,700 | $4,520 | $5,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,560 | $6,780 | $8,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,260 | $11,290 | $13,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,820 | $18,070 | $22,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,370 | $24,840 | $30,310 |
$3,900–$5,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,500–$5,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,260–$13,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rockville, MD → Modesto, CA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,700 to $5,510 for a studio, $5,560 to $8,270 for a one-bedroom, $9,260 to $13,780 for a two-bedroom, $14,820 to $22,040 for a three-bedroom and $20,370 to $30,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,778 road miles (2,354 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 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 Maryland into California 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 $3,900 to $5,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,500 to $5,150. 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–Modesto corridor.