Moving from Richmond, VA to Arlington, VA
About 110 miles inside Virginia. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Virginia, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Richmond, VA to Arlington, VA covers about 110 miles and is a move within Virginia. Full-service movers cost $495 – $660 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 162 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 110 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $495 – $660. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Virginia
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Richmond to Arlington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $321 – $428 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $495 – $660 | $356 – $475 | $238 – $317 |
| 3 bedrooms | $569 – $759 | $410 – $546 | $273 – $364 |
| 4 bedrooms | $644 – $858 | $463 – $618 | $309 – $412 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $743 – $990 | $535 – $713 | $356 – $475 |
Transport only, for an estimated 110 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, Richmond to Arlington
110 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $550. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $495 to $660, 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 Richmond to Arlington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 162 people a year (±84) moved from Richmond city, VA, home to Richmond, to Arlington County, VA, home to Arlington. Going the other way: about 229 people a year (±110). Movers from Richmond city make up 0.6% of the 25,426 people a year who moved into Arlington County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 5,086 ±908 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 3,271 ±716 |
| Hanover County, VA | 791 ±299 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 630 ±182 |
| Petersburg City, VA | 429 ±275 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | 4,513 ±933 |
| District of Columbia, DC | 3,566 ±703 |
| Alexandria City, VA | 1,960 ±485 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 685 ±201 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 435 ±164 |
Licensed movers at each end
46 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Richmond. 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.6% of their 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Moving and StorageUSDOT 1194537 | Midlothian · 13 mi | 95 trucks | 102 | 26.0% of 50 |
| RCS MovingUSDOT 805773 | Richmond · 4 mi | 31 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
| D1 MovingUSDOT 3013397 | Richmond · 4 mi | 22 trucks | 28 | 21.1% of 19 |
| Dunmar Moving SystemUSDOT 392896 | Richmond · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cavalier MovingUSDOT 4061087 | Henrico · 7 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
| Worth Moving LLCUSDOT 2574535 | Richmond · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 9 | 16.7% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Arlington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Arlington: 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 Virginia, so Virginia rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Virginia 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 Virginia, so your protection on this 110-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Richmond to Arlington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 110 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Arlington
A local move inside Arlington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Arlington are Washington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 38 mi), Baltimore (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Richmond
All routes from Richmond, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Norfolk, VA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Chesapeake, VA | ~100 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Virginia Beach, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Richmond to Washington, DC | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Richmond to Baltimore, MD | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Richmond to Raleigh, NC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Richmond to Harrisburg, PA | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Richmond to Charleston, WV | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
Also moving to Arlington: from Washington, DC, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Frederick, MD.
Richmond to Arlington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Arlington, VA?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 110 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $495 – $660 for a two-bedroom home and $569 – $759 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Richmond to Arlington, VA take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Richmond to Arlington, VA?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $238 – $317 for a two-bedroom home, against $495 – $660 with full-service movers; a moving container is $356 – $475.
Is Richmond to Arlington, VA an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Virginia, so the move is regulated by Virginia rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Virginia 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 Richmond to Arlington, VA each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 162 people a year (margin of error ±84) moved from Richmond city, which contains Richmond, to Arlington County, which contains Arlington.
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.