($574+) Orlando, FL to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Washington DC, MD

For the 846-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, full-service movers cost between $1,644 and $7,178. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $372 - $2,480 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Orlando generally start around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,644 - $3,946
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,157 - $5,297
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,340 - $7,178

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 Orlando to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Orlando 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 Orlando 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.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,033 and $3,598. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Orlando runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,033 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,875 - $3,598

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $93 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $186 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Washington DC, MD, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $868 in Orlando, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Washington DC, MD

Plan on $574 - $1,500 for a rental moving truck on the 846-mile route from Orlando, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $334 - $381
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $574 - $1,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $620 - $1,338
• 4+ bedrooms: $730 - $1,500

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $93 and $434.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $186.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $334 and $381 for the 846-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $868 for 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Washington DC, MD

For larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Washington DC, Maryland.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,083 and $2,159.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $968 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,159
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,792

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Orlando, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $868.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $93 - $186 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 Orlando 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: Orlando, FL 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 Orlando 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

How you handle your interstate move from Orlando, FL, to Washington DC, MD, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,644 - $7,178 on the 846-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,033 - $3,598 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $574 - $1,500 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,157 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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