Moving from Delaware to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and Baltimore it is about 76 miles and about an hour; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 62 to 120 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.
- ~76 miWilmington → Baltimore
- Same dayTypical transit
- $445+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 5,781 people moved from Delaware to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,822), and about 7,026 went the other way. Between Wilmington and Baltimore it is about 76 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $445 – $719 in our model, delivered in Same day. 16 movers based in Delaware hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Delaware to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,781 people a year (±1,822), against about 7,026 (±2,233) from Maryland to Delaware, so Maryland loses about 1,245 people a year on this exchange. Delaware is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Cecil County | 1,176 ±405 |
| Sussex County | Wicomico County | 1,065 ±387 |
| New Castle County | Anne Arundel County | 303 ±198 |
| Kent County | Wicomico County | 288 ±242 |
| New Castle County | Harford County | 221 ±171 |
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.
Wilmington 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 Delaware and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Delaware to Maryland
At about 76 miles, full-service movers should land around $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $355 – $593; a freight trailer is $305 – $523.
| 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 Delaware to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover to Annapolis | ~62 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Dover to Baltimore | ~69 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Wilmington to Baltimore | ~76 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Wilmington to Annapolis | ~85 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Wilmington to Frederick | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Dover to Frederick | ~120 mi | 1–3 days | $540 – $720 | $621 – $828 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Delaware
8 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 46 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 28 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 45 driver inspections (24.4%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jrmoving LLCMiddletown, DE · USDOT 2404539 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 1 of 19 |
| First Rate MoversMillsboro, DE · USDOT 4000852 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Keep It - Moving & Labor LLCCamden Wyo, DE · USDOT 3361659 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
| Iq Moving&Storage IncWilmington, DE · USDOT 3773052 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 5 |
| Harold Moving Service LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1428058 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1424027 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Delaware, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Delaware 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 Delaware. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Delaware
Delaware to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and Baltimore, the distance is about 76 miles. From our model that is $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $355 – $593 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $305 – $523. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Delaware and Maryland, distances run from 62 to 120 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to Maryland take?
Wilmington to Baltimore is about 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 Delaware to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Delaware into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Delaware, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Delaware.
What is the cheapest way to move from Delaware to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $305 – $523 for a two-bedroom home over 76 miles against $445 – $719 with full-service movers. A container, about $355 – $593, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Delaware to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,781 people (±1,822) moved from Delaware to Maryland that year, against about 7,026 (±2,233) from Maryland to Delaware. That makes Delaware the 9th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.