Moving from Arizona to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Baltimore it is about 2,333 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,254 to 2,340 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,333 miPhoenix → Baltimore
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,499+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 1,822 people moved from Arizona to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,168), and about 601 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Baltimore it is about 2,333 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,499 – $13,998 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,822 people a year (±1,168), against about 601 (±507) from Maryland to Arizona, so Maryland gains about 1,221 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 17th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County | Baltimore City | 311 ±425* |
| Cochise County | Anne Arundel County | 240 ±199 |
| Maricopa County | Montgomery County | 200 ±105 |
| Maricopa County | Howard County | 178 ±51 |
| Pinal County | Prince George's County | 176 ±258* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Baltimore, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Maryland
At about 2,333 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,499 – $13,998 for a two-bedroom home and $12,073 – $16,098 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,559 – $10,079; a freight trailer is $5,039 – $6,719.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,874 – $10,499 | $5,669 – $7,559 | $3,779 – $5,039 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,449 – $12,598 | $6,803 – $9,071 | $4,535 – $6,047 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,499 – $13,998 | $7,559 – $10,079 | $5,039 – $6,719 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,073 – $16,098 | $8,693 – $11,590 | $5,795 – $7,727 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,648 – $18,197 | $9,827 – $13,102 | $6,551 – $8,735 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,748 – $20,997 | $11,338 – $15,118 | $7,559 – $10,079 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,333 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Frederick | ~2,254 mi | 7–14 days | $10,143 – $13,524 | $11,664 – $15,553 |
| Gilbert to Frederick | ~2,266 mi | 7–14 days | $10,197 – $13,596 | $11,727 – $15,635 |
| Mesa to Frederick | ~2,269 mi | 7–14 days | $10,211 – $13,614 | $11,742 – $15,656 |
| Scottsdale to Frederick | ~2,272 mi | 7–14 days | $10,224 – $13,632 | $11,758 – $15,677 |
| Chandler to Frederick | ~2,274 mi | 7–14 days | $10,233 – $13,644 | $11,768 – $15,691 |
| Tempe to Frederick | ~2,276 mi | 7–14 days | $10,242 – $13,656 | $11,778 – $15,704 |
| Phoenix to Frederick | ~2,283 mi | 7–14 days | $10,274 – $13,698 | $11,815 – $15,753 |
| Tucson to Baltimore | ~2,303 mi | 7–14 days | $10,364 – $13,818 | $11,918 – $15,891 |
| Tucson to Annapolis | ~2,309 mi | 7–14 days | $10,391 – $13,854 | $11,949 – $15,932 |
| Gilbert to Baltimore | ~2,316 mi | 7–14 days | $10,422 – $13,896 | $11,985 – $15,980 |
| Mesa to Baltimore | ~2,319 mi | 7–14 days | $10,436 – $13,914 | $12,001 – $16,001 |
| Scottsdale to Baltimore | ~2,322 mi | 7–14 days | $10,449 – $13,932 | $12,016 – $16,022 |
| Gilbert to Annapolis | ~2,323 mi | 7–14 days | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| Chandler to Baltimore | ~2,324 mi | 7–14 days | $10,458 – $13,944 | $12,027 – $16,036 |
| Mesa to Annapolis | ~2,326 mi | 7–14 days | $10,467 – $13,956 | $12,037 – $16,049 |
| Tempe to Baltimore | ~2,326 mi | 7–14 days | $10,467 – $13,956 | $12,037 – $16,049 |
| Scottsdale to Annapolis | ~2,329 mi | 7–14 days | $10,481 – $13,974 | $12,053 – $16,070 |
| Chandler to Annapolis | ~2,331 mi | 7–14 days | $10,490 – $13,986 | $12,063 – $16,084 |
| Phoenix to Baltimore | ~2,333 mi | 7–14 days | $10,499 – $13,998 | $12,073 – $16,098 |
| Tempe to Annapolis | ~2,333 mi | 7–14 days | $10,499 – $13,998 | $12,073 – $16,098 |
| Phoenix to Annapolis | ~2,340 mi | 7–14 days | $10,530 – $14,040 | $12,110 – $16,146 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Maryland end, 414 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maryland, moving costs in Maryland, or the reverse trip, Maryland to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Baltimore, the distance is about 2,333 miles. From our model that is $10,499 – $13,998 for a two-bedroom home and $12,073 – $16,098 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,559 – $10,079 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,039 – $6,719. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Maryland, distances run from 2,254 to 2,340 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Maryland take?
Phoenix to Baltimore is 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,039 – $6,719 for a two-bedroom home over 2,333 miles against $10,499 – $13,998 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,559 – $10,079, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,822 people (±1,168) moved from Arizona to Maryland that year, against about 601 (±507) from Maryland to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 17th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.