Priority Waste
Legal name: Priority Waste LLC
- USDOT
- 3097519
- Based in
- Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 859 trucks, 682 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Sterling Heights, MI → Annapolis, MD · Regional long-distance move
About 499 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,200, delivery in 1–3 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 199 in Annapolis.
The route from Sterling Heights, MI to Annapolis, MD covers roughly 499 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,500 to $5,200 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 9 h 18 min.
On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 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 Annapolis.
Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Annapolis about 41,000. Annapolis is the denser city (5,664 people per square mile versus 3,691 in Sterling Heights), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Michigan, 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 | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,600 | $6,820 | $8,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,690 | $9,380 | $11,450 |
$810–$1,150
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,470–$2,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,500–$5,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sterling Heights, MI → Annapolis, 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,200 for a two-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,320 for a three-bedroom and $7,690 to $11,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 499 road miles (423 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 18 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Michigan 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 $810 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,150. 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 Sterling Heights–Annapolis corridor.