Moving from District of Columbia to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Washington and Baltimore it is about 42 miles and under an hour; the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 35 to 48 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.
- ~42 miWashington → Baltimore
- Same dayTypical transit
- $525+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 16,780 people moved from District of Columbia to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,634), and about 6,926 went the other way. Between Washington and Baltimore it is about 42 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $525 – $873 in our model, delivered in Same day. 2 movers based in District of Columbia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from District of Columbia to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 16,780 people a year (±3,634), against about 6,926 (±1,523) from Maryland to District of Columbia, so Maryland gains about 9,854 people a year on this exchange. District of Columbia is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Prince George's County | 10,730 ±1,168 |
| District of Columbia | Montgomery County | 5,618 ±673 |
| District of Columbia | Baltimore City | 1,089 ±313 |
| District of Columbia | Anne Arundel County | 548 ±281 |
| District of Columbia | Charles County | 449 ±225 |
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.
Washington 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 District of Columbia and Maryland.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to Maryland
At about 42 miles, full-service movers should land around $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $415 – $705; a freight trailer is $355 – $635.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from District of Columbia to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to Annapolis | ~35 mi | Same day | $525 – $873 | $885 – $1,614 |
| Washington to Baltimore | ~42 mi | Same day | $525 – $873 | $885 – $1,614 |
| Washington to Frederick | ~48 mi | Same day | $525 – $873 | $885 – $1,614 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in District of Columbia
1 of the 2 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Anytime Movers LLCWashington, DC · USDOT 4187569 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
6 listed household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia, 2 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from District of Columbia
District of Columbia to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from District of Columbia to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Washington and Baltimore, the distance is about 42 miles. From our model that is $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $415 – $705 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $355 – $635. Across the 3 city pairs we price between District of Columbia and Maryland, distances run from 35 to 48 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from District of Columbia to Maryland take?
Washington to Baltimore is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for District of Columbia to Maryland?
Yes. A move from District of Columbia into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 6 listed movers based in District of Columbia, 2 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within District of Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to move from District of Columbia to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $355 – $635 for a two-bedroom home over 42 miles against $525 – $873 with full-service movers. A container, about $415 – $705, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from District of Columbia to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 16,780 people (±3,634) moved from District of Columbia to Maryland that year, against about 6,926 (±1,523) from Maryland to District of Columbia. That makes District of Columbia the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.