State College, PA → Alexandria, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 168 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,240–$3,330, delivery in 1–2 days, 104 carriers on the State College side and 1,203 in Alexandria.
Moving from State College to Alexandria is a regional long-distance move of roughly 168 road miles, heading south from Pennsylvania to Virginia.
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 $2,240 to $3,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 36 min.
On the State College side there are 104 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.
State College has a population of about 40,000 and Alexandria about 160,662. The two cities have comparable density (8,847 and 10,702 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,240 | $2,730 | $3,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,370 | $5,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,010 | $7,330 |
$320–$460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,240–$3,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for State College, PA → Alexandria, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC
Legal name: David R Kerstetter
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Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,340 to $2,000 for a one-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,330 for a two-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,330 for a three-bedroom and $4,930 to $7,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 168 road miles (142 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Pennsylvania into Virginia 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 $320 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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 State College–Alexandria corridor.