Silver Spring, MD → Charlottesville, VA · Short-haul move
About 122 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,170–$3,230, delivery in 1–2 days, 813 carriers on the Silver Spring side and 48 in Charlottesville.
The route from Silver Spring, MD to Charlottesville, VA covers roughly 122 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 48 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,170 and $3,230, 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 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.
Silver Spring has a population of about 82,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Silver Spring is considerably denser (10,277 people per square mile versus 4,544), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,770 | $5,820 | $7,100 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,170–$3,230
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.
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
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Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,970 for a one-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a two-bedroom, $3,470 to $5,170 for a three-bedroom and $4,770 to $7,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 122 road miles (103 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 48 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 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 $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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–Charlottesville corridor.