Moving from DC to Austin, TX
Washington, DC → Austin · cost, distance and planning
Your planning guide for a long-distance move from DC, Maryland or Virginia to Austin: cost, road miles and delivery timing.
Photo: Stuart Seeger / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer: Austin, TX is about 1,523 road miles from Washington, DC (about 25–28 hours of driving). A studio or 1-bedroom move from DC, Bethesda, Rockville or Northern Virginia to Austin is a ballpark $3,650–$5,050 with Next Generation Movers, and a household move usually has a delivery window of roughly 5–14 days. The main thing to plan on this route: hill-country driveways and summer heat.
Route facts
| Distance | About 1,523 road miles from Washington, DC |
|---|---|
| Drive time | About 25–28 hours without stops |
| Typical delivery window | Roughly 5–14 days after pickup (your written estimate sets the exact window) |
| Origins we serve | Washington, DC; Montgomery County, MD (Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring); Northern Virginia |
| Main thing to plan | Hill-country driveways and summer heat |
Ballpark prices: DC area to Austin
| Home size | Typical volume | Ballpark range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | about 450 cu ft | $3,650–$5,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | about 750 cu ft | $5,850–$8,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | about 1,100 cu ft | $8,100–$11,250 |
| 4+ bedrooms | about 1,500 cu ft and up | $10,350–$14,350 |
These are ballpark ranges from our own pricing, not a binding or non-binding estimate. They include line haul, fuel and standard origin and destination service. They do not include packing, stairs, long carries, a shuttle truck, storage or specialty items like pianos. Your price is confirmed in a written estimate after a free in-home or video survey.
How this route differs
Austin is the longest of the Texas routes. It is a common move for tech jobs.
Access and building rules in Austin
- Downtown Austin apartments usually need a booked loading dock and a COI.
- Some hill-country homes west of the city have steep driveways or long walks.
- Tell the estimator if a large truck may not reach the home.
Timing and season
Summer is very hot. Late August is busy because of university move-ins.
If your new home is not ready when the truck arrives, ask about storage-in-transit. Set lease and closing dates by the end of the delivery window, not the first day.
Tips for a DC to Austin move
- Avoid university move-in weeks near UT Austin.
- Morning unloading helps in the heat.
- Electronics should be packed well and kept out of direct sun.
What changes the price
- Volume (cubic feet) after you declutter
- Full packing and unpacking
- Stairs, long walks and elevators
- A shuttle truck when a large truck cannot reach the home
- Storage-in-transit
- Specialty items like pianos, safes and motorcycles
- Guaranteed delivery dates (optional)
See how to read a long-distance moving estimate.
Licensed interstate mover
Next Generation Movers, Rockville, MD. USDOT 3764697 · MC 1341637. Check any mover on FMCSA Protect Your Move and Search for a Registered Mover.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a move from DC to Austin take?
The drive is about 25–28 hours. Plan for a delivery window of several days to about two weeks. Your written estimate states the window.
Can a large truck reach hill-country homes?
Some driveways are too steep or narrow. Then a shuttle truck may be needed. Tell us the address so we can check.
How much does it cost to move from DC to Austin?
Our ballpark range for a studio or 1-bedroom move from the DC area to Austin is $3,650–$5,050, and $5,850–$8,150 for 2 bedrooms. These are estimates from our own pricing, not a binding price. Your written estimate after a free survey confirms the price.
How long is the delivery window from DC to Austin?
The drive is about 25–28 hours (1,523 road miles). For a household move, plan for a delivery window of roughly 5–14 days after pickup. Your written estimate states the exact window.
Is Next Generation Movers licensed for interstate moves?
Yes. Next Generation Movers is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation: USDOT 3764697, MC 1341637. You can check this on the FMCSA website.
Get your ballpark quote
Request an estimate, call our voice line at (240) 905-4429 for an instant ballpark quote, 24/7, or our office line at (240) 422-2243.
Related: Long-distance moves from DC, Maryland & Virginia · How to move long distance