Silver Spring, MD → Long Beach, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,711 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,140–$13,590, delivery in 7–14 days, 813 carriers on the Silver Spring side and 1,558 in Long Beach.
Moving from Silver Spring to Long Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 2,711 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 $9,140 to $13,590 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 47 hours (6 driving days).
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 1,558 around Long Beach (664 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 Long Beach.
Silver Spring has a population of about 82,000 and Long Beach about 450,469. The two cities have comparable density (10,277 and 9,206 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 | $3,650 | $4,460 | $5,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,480 | $6,680 | $8,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,140 | $11,140 | $13,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,620 | $17,820 | $21,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,100 | $24,510 | $29,900 |
$3,840–$5,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,440–$5,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,140–$13,590
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 $3,650 to $5,440 for a studio, $5,480 to $8,150 for a one-bedroom, $9,140 to $13,590 for a two-bedroom, $14,620 to $21,750 for a three-bedroom and $20,100 to $29,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,711 road miles (2,297 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 $3,840 to $5,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,440 to $5,060. 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–Long Beach corridor.