Rockville, MD

Santa Cruz, CA → Rockville, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Rockville

About 2,858 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,410–$14,000, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 526 in Rockville.

  • 2,858 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,410–$14,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,858 miles (2,422 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
526 (327 interstate)

Reverse: Rockville → Santa Cruz

The route from Santa Cruz, CA to Rockville, MD covers roughly 2,858 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $9,410 to $14,000 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Cruz side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 526 around Rockville (327 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 Rockville.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Rockville about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,942 and 4,947 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Maryland than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Cruz to Rockville

Full-service estimate for 2,858 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,760 $4,590 $5,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,640 $6,880 $8,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,410 $11,470 $14,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,050 $18,360 $22,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,700 $25,240 $30,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,990–$5,630

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

Portable container

$3,570–$5,250

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

Full-service mover

$9,410–$14,000

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Santa Cruz (origin)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Delivertron

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Load

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

Near Rockville (destination)

Moyer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
222787
MC
147853
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Mint Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3733020
MC
1318498
Based in
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Morton'S Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1064316
MC
962150
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

All 526 movers in Rockville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Cruz to Rockville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,760 to $5,600 for a studio, $5,640 to $8,400 for a one-bedroom, $9,410 to $14,000 for a two-bedroom, $15,050 to $22,400 for a three-bedroom and $20,700 to $30,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rockville from Santa Cruz?

About 2,858 road miles (2,422 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California 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 Santa Cruz to Rockville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,250. 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 Santa Cruz–Rockville corridor.