Moving from Nashville, TN to Washington, DC
About 660 miles across a state line, from Tennessee 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 Nashville, TN to Washington, DC covers about 660 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,970 – $3,960 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 550 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 660 miles between Tennessee and District of Columbia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,970 – $3,960 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Nashville to Washington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,228 – $2,970 | $1,604 – $2,138 | $1,069 – $1,426 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,673 – $3,564 | $1,925 – $2,566 | $1,283 – $1,711 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,970 – $3,960 | $2,138 – $2,851 | $1,426 – $1,901 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,415 – $4,554 | $2,459 – $3,279 | $1,639 – $2,186 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,861 – $5,148 | $2,780 – $3,707 | $1,853 – $2,471 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
Transport only, for an estimated 660 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, Nashville to Washington
660 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,300. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,970 to $3,960, 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 Nashville to Washington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 550 people a year (±331) moved from Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville, to District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington. Going the other way: about 316 people a year (±215). Movers from Davidson County make up 1.0% of the 56,680 people a year who moved into District of Columbia from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 936 people a year (±826) moving from Tennessee to District of Columbia and about 458 people a year (±340) from District of Columbia to Tennessee — a net gain for District of Columbia of about 478 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 6,406 ±1,207 |
| Williamson County, TN | 4,517 ±825 |
| Sumner County, TN | 3,677 ±744 |
| Wilson County, TN | 3,082 ±699 |
| Robertson County, TN | 1,441 ±433 |
| 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
31 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Nashville (86 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 825563 | Nashville · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| True Friends Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2629977 | Madison · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 15 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 3910544 | Nashville · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Messolar Moving and Installation ServicesUSDOT 3924442 | Smyrna · 19 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2533629 | Nashville · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1891471 | Nashville · 5 mi | 6 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 Tennessee 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 Nashville to Washington
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 660 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Nashville
All routes from Nashville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Huntsville, AL | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Nashville to Chattanooga, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Nashville to Louisville, KY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Nashville to Knoxville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Nashville to Lexington, KY | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Nashville to Birmingham, AL | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Nashville to Memphis, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Nashville to Atlanta, GA | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Washington: from Arlington, VA, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Richmond, VA.
Nashville to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Washington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 660 miles cost about $2,228 – $2,970 for a studio, $2,970 – $3,960 for a two-bedroom home and $3,415 – $4,554 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Nashville to Washington take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nashville to Washington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,426 – $1,901 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,970 – $3,960 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,138 – $2,851.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nashville to Washington?
Yes. Nashville is in Tennessee and Washington is in District of Columbia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 31 listed movers within 30 miles of Nashville hold it.
How many people move from Nashville to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 550 people a year (margin of error ±331) moved from Davidson County, which contains Nashville, 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.