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Spartanburg, SC → Washington, DC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Spartanburg to Washington

About 454 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,490–$5,190, delivery in 1–3 days, 206 carriers on the Spartanburg side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 454 miroad distance
  • 8 h 32 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,490–$5,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 454 miles (385 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 32 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
206 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Spartanburg

The route from Spartanburg, SC to Washington, DC covers roughly 454 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,490 to $5,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 32 min.

On the Spartanburg side there are 206 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (159 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.

Spartanburg has a population of about 39,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 1,912 in Spartanburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Spartanburg to Washington

Full-service estimate for 454 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,090 $2,550 $3,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,490 $4,260 $5,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,580 $6,810 $8,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,680 $9,360 $11,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$770–$1,080

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

Portable container

$1,430–$2,100

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

Full-service mover

$3,490–$5,190

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Spartanburg (origin)

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
721468
MC
331174
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
183 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (864) 879-7770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carolina Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2355570
MC
806803
Based in
Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (866) 848-4425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1909295
MC
879668
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (864) 501-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Haul Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2987484
MC
17356
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (864) 469-4528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kalinka Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3314186
MC
1053303
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (315) 790-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plumley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1053808
MC
511143
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (864) 879-2191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jmt Express INC

USDOT
842165
MC
371523
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (864) 814-0911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jtl LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jax Transportation And Logistics LLC

USDOT
2348794
MC
803954
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (864) 804-6942 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 206 movers in Spartanburg

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spartanburg to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a two-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a three-bedroom and $7,680 to $11,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Spartanburg?

About 454 road miles (385 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 South Carolina into District of Columbia 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 Spartanburg to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $770 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,430 to $2,100. 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 Spartanburg–Washington corridor.