Washington, DC → Alexandria, VA · Local move
About 10 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,200–$1,790, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,904 carriers on the Washington side and 1,203 in Alexandria.
Alexandria sits about 10 miles southwest of Washington, which makes this an interstate relocation from District of Columbia to Virginia that most movers classify as a local move.
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 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,200 and $1,790, before packing or storage.
On the Washington side there are 1,904 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,206 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.
Washington has a population of about 693,645 and Alexandria about 160,662. The two cities have comparable density (11,286 and 10,702 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in District of Columbia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $610 | $750 | $910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $730 | $890 | $1,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,880 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,200–$1,790
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 $610 to $910 for a studio, $730 to $1,090 for a one-bedroom, $1,200 to $1,790 for a two-bedroom, $1,900 to $2,820 for a three-bedroom and $2,880 to $4,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 10 road miles (7 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from District of Columbia 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Washington–Alexandria corridor.