Moving from Annapolis, MD to Washington, DC
At about 35 miles, Annapolis to Washington is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 35 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Annapolis, MD to Washington, DC covers about 35 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 812 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 35 miles, crews cover Annapolis to Washington in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Annapolis to Washington
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Annapolis to Washington
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$52 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $485 to $803. The 35 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Annapolis to Washington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 812 people a year (±386) moved from Anne Arundel County, MD, home to Annapolis, to District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington. Going the other way: about 548 people a year (±281). Movers from Anne Arundel County make up 1.4% of the 56,680 people a year who moved into District of Columbia from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 2,948 ±477 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 2,926 ±795 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,950 ±556 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 1,656 ±433 |
| Onslow County, NC | 1,272 ±1,354 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 5,604 ±979 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 4,380 ±582 |
| Arlington County, VA | 2,881 ±512 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,217 ±690 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,538 ±527 |
Licensed movers at each end
212 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Annapolis. 85 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.3% of their 471 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 26 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 23 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Sterling Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2006832 | Jessup · 20 mi | 16 trucks | 0 | — |
| Metropolitan Moving & StorageUSDOT 1326082 | Laurel · 18 mi | 12 trucks | 23 | 22.2% of 9 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Washington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Washington: JK Moving Services (Sterling, 173 trucks), Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Town and Country Movers Inc (Gaithersburg, 64 trucks), A&A Transfer LLC (Chantilly, 62 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Maryland, so Maryland rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Maryland licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Maryland, so your protection on this 35-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Annapolis to Washington
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $41 to $52 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Washington
A local move inside Washington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Washington are Arlington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 35 mi), Baltimore (about 42 mi).
Other routes from Annapolis
All routes from Annapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Baltimore, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Arlington, VA | ~38 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Dover, DE | ~62 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Frederick, MD | ~67 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Chicago, IL | ~721 mi | $3,245 – $4,326 |
| Annapolis to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,708 mi | $12,186 – $16,248 |
Also moving to Washington: from Arlington, VA, from Baltimore, MD, from Richmond, VA, from Philadelphia, PA.
Annapolis to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Washington?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $485 – $803; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $813 – $1,479. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 35 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Annapolis to Washington take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Annapolis to Washington?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 35 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Annapolis to Washington an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Maryland, so the move is regulated by Maryland rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Maryland requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Annapolis to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 812 people a year (margin of error ±386) moved from Anne Arundel County, which contains Annapolis, to District of Columbia, which contains Washington.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.