Maryland to Virginia
Moving from Maryland to Virginia
Reviewers who moved from Maryland to Virginia paid a median $2,400. 25,183 people made the move in 2024, and 28,004 went the other way. Damascus to Alexandria, the most common run in our file, is 40 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$2,400
median, 34 priced reviews
Moved last year
25,183
MD to VA, 2024
Typical drive
40 mi
Damascus to Alexandria
Cost of living
-3.7%
VA vs MD, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Maryland to Virginia moving cost
Across 34 priced reviews of moves from Maryland to Virginia, the median was $2,400 and the middle half paid $1,250 to $4,000. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for Local / under 50 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $450–$950 |
| 1 bedroom | $700–$1,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,100–$2,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,700–$3,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,400–$4,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Damascus to Alexandria drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Maryland to Virginia run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Maryland to Virginia. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G&J Moving LLC | Woodbridge, VA | CarrierUSDOT 2041911 | 3 | 214.4 mean, dated | $4,100 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Jake's Moving & Storage LLC | Rockville, MD | CarrierUSDOT 1875922 | 2 | 1864.8 mean, dated | $1,275 | 20 Feb 2022 |
| Alliance Relocation Systems | Silver Spring, MD | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1999233 | 2 | 172.6 mean, dated | $2,100 | 16 Jan 2015 |
| MB Trucking and Moving | Waldorf, MD | No FMCSA match | 2 | 43.0 mean, dated | $1,800 | 18 Jun 2022 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Maryland to Virginia
5 of 5 · 13 Jul 2026 · reported $9,700
“I'm a woodworker and furniture maker by hobby and my garage contains over $25,000 in machinery — table saw, band saw, jointer, planer, drill press, and the associated tooling. These are heavy, precision machines that need to be moved correctly or they go out of alignment. Jerry came out…”
5 of 5 · 16 May 2026 · reported $2,400
“I have never moved long distance before, so i had many concerns about the process. Foreman Carlos Rafael and his team Emilio and Michael showed up on time, and went above and beyond in helping me move.”
5 of 5 · 29 Jan 2026 · reported $5,000
“From the first call the process stayed simple. The crew worked efficiently and respectfully. Boxes were handled gently throughout the move. Large pieces were moved safely. Unloading stayed organized and calm. The experience was well managed.”
What went wrong on this run: of 34 reviews, 21% mention damage and 18% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
In the 2024 ACS, 25,183 people moved from Maryland to Virginia, with a margin of plus or minus 4,200.
Census puts a large two-way flow on this border. In the 2024 ACS, 25,183 people moved from Maryland to Virginia, with a margin of plus or minus 4,200. The reverse count is 28,004. Those figures count people who changed states. They are not a booking list, and they do not say why anyone packed.
Each end has a price level and a wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Maryland reads 105.0 and Virginia reads 101.1. Both states tax wages, and this page does not quote a rate. The parity figures describe local prices. They do not explain why a household crossed the line.
What the job looks like
The median reported price is $2,400 across 34 priced reviews.
The common run is a short drive. The most common pair in our file is Damascus to Alexandria, 40 miles, about 1 hours of driving. Road time is hours, so you are not stacking days on the road. Long-distance goods are still priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service. See long-distance moves for how that pricing is built.
This review sample is smaller. This run has 34 reviews in our file, so treat it as a small sample. The median reported price is $2,400 across 34 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $1,250 to $4,000. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a center mark for mixed jobs.
Damage and delays show up in this small set. Of the reviews, 21% mention damage and 18% mention a delay or a no-show. With only 34 reviews, a few writeups move those shares a lot. Treat them as a warning light on this run, then check the estimate line by line. A moving cost page can help you place the median next to a weight-based quote.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier papers first. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. Look the number up before you send money. The license lookup is the place to start that check.
Get the price form in writing. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Read how that 110 percent rule works before you sign. Put the delivery window on the order for service, in writing, so the date range is not a phone promise.
Settle the deposit before load day. Deposit terms belong in the estimate, with the amount, the timing, and what happens if you cancel. Do not wire a large share to a company you have not checked. A short hop can still hide a loose contract. Walk the inventory, the window, and the deposit line before you book.
Leaving Maryland, arriving in Virginia.
| Maryland | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 105.0 | 101.1 |
| Median home sale price | $477,300 | $499,300 |
| Median days on market | 34 | 28 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 28,004 arrived from Virginia | 25,183 arrived from Maryland |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Maryland, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Maryland homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Maryland to Virginia?
- The 2024 ACS counts 25,183 people who moved from Maryland to Virginia, with a margin of plus or minus 4,200. The reverse flow is 28,004 people. Those numbers do not say why anyone moved.
- How long is the common run?
- The most common pair in our file is Damascus to Alexandria. That trip is 40 miles, about 1 hours of driving. Road time is hours, and the price is still built from weight and miles.
- What prices show up in the reviews?
- The median reported price is $2,400 across 34 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $1,250 to $4,000. This file has 34 reviews, a small sample, and the prices mix home sizes and distances.
- Do reviews mention damage or delays?
- Yes. 21% of the reviews mention damage, and 18% mention a delay or a no-show. Because the sample is only 34 reviews, a few reports can move those shares.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- Book a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver when you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Get a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, the delivery window, and the deposit terms in writing.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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