($249+) Chesapeake, VA to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Washington DC, MD

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 206-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Washington DC, Maryland, with costs ranging from $829 - $4,981. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $368 - $2,456. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chesapeake and Washington DC. Local movers in Chesapeake typically start around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $3,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,290 - $4,033
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,827 - $4,981

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 Chesapeake to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Chesapeake, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Chesapeake to Washington DC with a local mover averages $1,315 - $4,113. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Chesapeake, VA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $841 and $2,502. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $841 - $1,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,051 - $1,962
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,502

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $184 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 $860 in Chesapeake, VA. 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Washington DC, MD

A rental truck for this 206-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $232 and $615. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $80 - $92
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $232 - $409
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $270 - $478
• 4+ bedrooms: $308 - $615

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $184 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $399 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $80 - $92 in fuel for the 206-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $860 in Chesapeake, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Washington DC, MD

For larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $833 and $1,507.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $734 - $1,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $833 - $1,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $1,863

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $92 - $184 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $860.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake 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.