State College, PA → Rockville, MD · Short-haul move
About 146 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,210–$3,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 104 carriers on the State College side and 526 in Rockville.
The route from State College, PA to Rockville, MD covers roughly 146 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,210 and $3,290, before packing or storage.
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 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.
State College has a population of about 40,000 and Rockville about 68,000. State College is considerably denser (8,847 people per square mile versus 4,947), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, 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 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,860 | $5,930 | $7,240 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,210–$3,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for State College, PA → Rockville, MD. 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.
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Legal name: David R Kerstetter
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,970 for a one-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a two-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,260 for a three-bedroom and $4,860 to $7,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 146 road miles (124 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 13 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 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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–Rockville corridor.