Springfield, MO → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move
About 1,053 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 813 in Silver Spring.
Moving from Springfield to Silver Spring is a long-distance move of roughly 1,053 road miles, heading east from Missouri to Maryland.
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 $4,850 to $7,210 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 51 min.
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 2,053 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Missouri, 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 | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,850 | $5,910 | $7,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,760 | $9,460 | $11,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,670 | $13,010 | $15,870 |
$1,530–$2,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,960–$2,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,850–$7,210
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 $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,210 for a two-bedroom, $7,760 to $11,540 for a three-bedroom and $10,670 to $15,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,053 road miles (892 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 51 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Missouri into Maryland 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 $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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 Springfield–Silver Spring corridor.