Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Annapolis, MD
About 175 miles across a state line, from Virginia into Maryland, 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Annapolis, MD covers about 175 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $788 – $1,050 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 112 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 175 miles, about 3 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 $788 – $1,050. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Annapolis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $591 – $788 | $425 – $567 | $284 – $378 |
| 1 bedroom | $709 – $945 | $510 – $680 | $340 – $454 |
| 2 bedrooms | $788 – $1,050 | $567 – $756 | $378 – $504 |
| 3 bedrooms | $906 – $1,207 | $652 – $869 | $435 – $580 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,024 – $1,365 | $737 – $983 | $491 – $655 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,181 – $1,575 | $851 – $1,134 | $567 – $756 |
Transport only, for an estimated 175 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, Virginia Beach to Annapolis
175 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $875. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $788 to $1,050, 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 Virginia Beach to Annapolis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 112 people a year (±95) moved from Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach, to Anne Arundel County, MD, home to Annapolis. Going the other way: about 59 people a year (±62). Movers from Virginia Beach city make up 0.3% of the 39,242 people a year who moved into Anne Arundel County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,004 people a year (±5,694) moving from Virginia to Maryland and about 25,183 people a year (±4,200) from Maryland to Virginia — a net gain for Maryland of about 2,821 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Norfolk City, VA | 4,962 ±856 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 4,617 ±1,082 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,384 ±467 |
| Hampton City, VA | 816 ±274 |
| Duval County, FL | 727 ±479 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 6,101 ±1,118 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 3,465 ±1,012 |
| Howard County, MD | 2,930 ±970 |
| Baltimore County, MD | 1,976 ±490 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,814 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Virginia Beach (55 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.9% of their 319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncUSDOT 139659 | Chesapeake · 17 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 25 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 27 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 16 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 13 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 7 mi | 17 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Annapolis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Annapolis: Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Perry Moving Services (Baltimore, 28 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD (Columbia, 23 trucks), Bookstore Movers LLC (Hyattsville, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into Maryland, 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 Virginia Beach to Annapolis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 175 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 Annapolis
A local move inside Annapolis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Annapolis are Baltimore (about 26 mi), Washington (about 35 mi), Arlington (about 38 mi).
Other routes from Virginia Beach
All routes from Virginia Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach to Norfolk, VA | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Chesapeake, VA | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Richmond, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Virginia Beach to Washington, DC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| Virginia Beach to Raleigh, NC | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Virginia Beach to Baltimore, MD | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
| Virginia Beach to Durham, NC | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Virginia Beach to Greensboro, NC | ~255 mi | $1,148 – $1,530 |
Also moving to Annapolis: from Baltimore, MD, from Washington, DC, from Arlington, VA, from Frederick, MD.
Virginia Beach to Annapolis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Annapolis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 175 miles cost about $591 – $788 for a studio, $788 – $1,050 for a two-bedroom home and $906 – $1,207 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Annapolis take?
The drive is about 3 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 Virginia Beach to Annapolis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $378 – $504 for a two-bedroom home, against $788 – $1,050 with full-service movers; a moving container is $567 – $756.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Annapolis?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Annapolis is in Maryland, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Virginia Beach hold it.
How many people move from Virginia Beach to Annapolis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 112 people a year (margin of error ±95) moved from Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach, to Anne Arundel County, which contains Annapolis.
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.