($317+) Akron, OH to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Washington DC, MD

Full-service movers for the 346-mile relocation from Akron, Ohio, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $998 and $6,360. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $327 - $2,180, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Akron typically charge a base rate around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Akron to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $998 - $3,622
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,645 - $4,860
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,735 - $6,360

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Akron to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Washington DC, 70% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Akron to Washington DC?

All three below meet the standards set by the Maryland Motor Truck Association, the group most Maryland movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

How much do local movers cost in Akron, OH?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Akron to Washington DC with a local mover averages $1,710 - $5,054. Working with a local mover based in Akron, OH often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Akron, OH to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $871 and $2,670. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Akron costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Akron to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,147 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,670

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $763 in Akron, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Washington DC, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Washington DC?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Akron, OH to Washington DC, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 346-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $317 and $878, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $120 - $137
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Akron to Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $317 - $584
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $365 - $678
• 4+ bedrooms: $432 - $878

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Akron, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $763.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $120 - $137 for the 346-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 346-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $327 - $491.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron to Washington DC?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Akron, OH to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Akron, Ohio, to Washington DC, Maryland. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $981 and $1,664.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Akron to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $737 - $1,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $882 - $1,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,202 - $2,029

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Akron, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $763.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Washington DC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Akron, OH vs Washington DC, MD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Washington DC, side by side with Akron on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from Akron, OH, to Washington DC, MD, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $998 - $6,360 on the 346-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $871 - $2,670, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $317 - $878. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,645 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Department of Homeland Security and US Navy.