Fairfax, VA

Worcester, MA → Fairfax, VA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Worcester to Fairfax

About 439 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,290, delivery in 1–3 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 534 in Fairfax.

  • 439 miroad distance
  • 8 h 16 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,560–$5,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 439 miles (372 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 16 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination
534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Worcester

The route from Worcester, MA to Fairfax, VA covers roughly 439 miles by road, a southwest-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 $3,560 to $5,290 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 8 h 16 min.

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 of them authorized for interstate work), and 534 around Fairfax (383 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 Fairfax.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Fairfax about 25,000. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 people per square mile versus 3,869), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Worcester to Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 439 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,420 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,130 $2,600 $3,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,690 $6,940 $8,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,830 $9,550 $11,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$600–$850

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,410–$2,080

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,560–$5,290

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Worcester (origin)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
17902
MC
167834
Based in
Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
536660
MC
267848
Based in
Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
7378699
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1971286
MC
697653
Based in
Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1141917
MC
462886
Based in
Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4211468
MC
1626380
Based in
Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
255214
MC
202018
Based in
Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1637689
MC
633243
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 226 movers in Worcester

Near Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

Licensed interstate
USDOT
312005
MC
669564
Based in
Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
353 trucks, 689 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1065394
MC
196957
Based in
Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
173 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

A&a Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
503883
MC
161483
Based in
Chantilly, VA 20152 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455961
MC
848140
Based in
Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Willow Spring Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
335447
MC
323447
Based in
Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Collins Brothers Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1098237
MC
1569912
Based in
Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Cavalier Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
743794
MC
352714
Based in
Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 534 movers in Fairfax

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Fairfax?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,470 for a three-bedroom and $7,830 to $11,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Worcester?

About 439 road miles (372 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 16 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Worcester to Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,080. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Worcester–Fairfax corridor.