Silver Spring, MD → Arlington, VA · Local move
About 13 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,150–$1,720, delivery in 0–1 days, 813 carriers on the Silver Spring side and 1,290 in Arlington.
Arlington sits about 13 miles southwest of Silver Spring, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to Virginia that most movers classify as a local 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 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,150 and $1,720, before packing or storage.
On the Silver Spring side there are 813 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (494 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,290 around Arlington (809 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 Arlington.
Silver Spring has a population of about 82,000 and Arlington about 240,000. The two cities have comparable density (10,277 and 9,180 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 | $590 | $720 | $880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $710 | $860 | $1,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,820 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,750 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,150–$1,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Silver Spring, MD → Arlington, VA. 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 $590 to $880 for a studio, $710 to $1,050 for a one-bedroom, $1,150 to $1,720 for a two-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,700 for a three-bedroom and $2,750 to $4,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 13 road miles (10 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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.
Yes. Crossing from Maryland into Virginia 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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 Silver Spring–Arlington corridor.