Moving from Fargo, ND to Washington, DC
About 1,326 miles across a state line, from North Dakota into District of Columbia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Fargo, ND to Washington, DC covers about 1,326 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,967 – $7,956 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 115 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,326 miles from North Dakota to District of Columbia. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,967 – $7,956 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Fargo to Washington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,370 – $7,160 | $3,867 – $5,155 | $2,578 – $3,437 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,967 – $7,956 | $4,296 – $5,728 | $2,864 – $3,819 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,862 – $9,149 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,757 – $10,343 | $5,585 – $7,447 | $3,723 – $4,965 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,951 – $11,934 | $6,444 – $8,592 | $4,296 – $5,728 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,326 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Fargo to Washington
1,326 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,630. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,967 to $7,956, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Fargo to Washington
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Cass County, ND to District of Columbia, DC, but the wider metro table does: about 115 people a year (±108) moved from the Fargo, ND-MN metro area to the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. The other way: about 7 people a year (±8).
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,741 ±697 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 1,045 ±348 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 527 ±178 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 363 ±143 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 326 ±164 |
| 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
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fargo (11 counting those licensed only inside North Dakota). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.8% of their 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCUSDOT 3263587 | West Fargo · 7 mi | 33 trucks | 77 | 9.4% of 32 |
| 5 Star Moving IncUSDOT 1087336 | Fargo · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| The Apartment MoversUSDOT 513176 | West Fargo · 7 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Schmidt and Sons Building Movers IncUSDOT 1178202 | Kindred · 20 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Simple MovesUSDOT 4483504 | Fargo · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Union Storage and Transfer CompanyUSDOT 282209 | Fargo · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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
Because the truck crosses from North Dakota into District of Columbia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Fargo to Washington
Insist on a survey
Over 1,326 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,326 miles of handling.
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 Fargo
All routes from Fargo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Bismarck, ND | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Fargo to Minneapolis, MN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Fargo to Saint Paul, MN | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
| Fargo to Sioux Falls, SD | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Fargo to Rochester, MN | ~336 mi | $1,512 – $2,016 |
| Fargo to Salt Lake City, UT | ~1,004 mi | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Fargo to Atlanta, GA | ~1,300 mi | $5,850 – $7,800 |
| Fargo to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,429 mi | $6,431 – $8,574 |
Also moving to Washington: from Arlington, VA, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Richmond, VA.
Fargo to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fargo to Washington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,326 miles cost about $4,475 – $5,967 for a studio, $5,967 – $7,956 for a two-bedroom home and $6,862 – $9,149 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fargo to Washington take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fargo to Washington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,864 – $3,819 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,967 – $7,956 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,296 – $5,728.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fargo to Washington?
Yes. Fargo is in North Dakota and Washington is in District of Columbia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Fargo hold it.
How many people move from Fargo to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 115 people a year (margin of error ±108) moved from the Fargo, ND-MN metro area to the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.