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Springfield, MA → Washington, DC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Washington

About 381 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,570–$5,320, delivery in 1–3 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 381 miroad distance
  • 7 h 16 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,570–$5,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 381 miles (323 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 16 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Springfield

Moving from Springfield to Washington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 381 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts to District of Columbia.

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 $3,570 to $5,320 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 7 h 16 min.

On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 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.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 4,888 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Washington

Full-service estimate for 381 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,490 $1,820 $2,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,570 $4,360 $5,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,720 $6,970 $8,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,860 $9,590 $11,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$540–$760

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

Portable container

$1,360–$2,000

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

Full-service mover

$3,570–$5,320

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 Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1385753
MC
527864
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
588111
MC
285069
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
565153
MC
222754
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086680
MC
69622
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
822415
MC
362564
Based in
Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2272542
MC
1092581
Based in
Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3733749
MC
1319014
Based in
Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Boomerang

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2204901
MC
765077
Based in
Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 213 movers in Springfield

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

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

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate
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

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

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

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,210 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,190 for a one-bedroom, $3,570 to $5,320 for a two-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,510 for a three-bedroom and $7,860 to $11,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Springfield?

About 381 road miles (323 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 16 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 Massachusetts 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 Springfield to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,000. 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 Springfield–Washington corridor.