St. Cloud, MN → Rockville, MD · Long-distance move
About 1,149 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,320–$7,910, delivery in 3–7 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 526 in Rockville.
The route from St. Cloud, MN to Rockville, MD covers roughly 1,149 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,320 to $7,910 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 20 h 31 min.
On the St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 526 around Rockville (327 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 Rockville.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Rockville about 68,000. Rockville is the denser city (4,947 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,190 | $3,890 | $4,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,320 | $6,480 | $7,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,510 | $10,370 | $12,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,700 | $14,260 | $17,400 |
$1,630–$2,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,320–$7,910
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 $2,130 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,190 to $4,750 for a one-bedroom, $5,320 to $7,910 for a two-bedroom, $8,510 to $12,660 for a three-bedroom and $11,700 to $17,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,149 road miles (974 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 31 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 Minnesota 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 $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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 St. Cloud–Rockville corridor.