Moving from Floridato Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Baltimore it is about 1,116 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 776 to 1,116 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami 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 Florida and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Florida to Maryland
At about 1,116 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,022 – $6,696 for a two-bedroom home and $5,775 – $7,700 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,616 – $4,821; a freight trailer is $2,411 – $3,214.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,712 – $3,616 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,520 – $6,026 | $3,254 – $4,339 | $2,170 – $2,893 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,022 – $6,696 | $3,616 – $4,821 | $2,411 – $3,214 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,775 – $7,700 | $4,158 – $5,544 | $2,772 – $3,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,529 – $8,705 | $4,701 – $6,267 | $3,134 – $4,178 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,533 – $10,044 | $5,424 – $7,232 | $3,616 – $4,821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,116 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 Florida to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Annapolis | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Jacksonville to Frederick | ~784 mi | 3–7 days | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Jacksonville to Baltimore | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Gainesville to Annapolis | ~844 mi | 3–7 days | $3,798 – $5,064 | $4,368 – $5,824 |
| Gainesville to Frederick | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Tallahassee to Frederick | ~853 mi | 3–7 days | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Tallahassee to Annapolis | ~859 mi | 3–7 days | $3,866 – $5,154 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| Gainesville to Baltimore | ~862 mi | 3–7 days | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Tallahassee to Baltimore | ~874 mi | 3–7 days | $3,933 – $5,244 | $4,523 – $6,031 |
| Orlando to Annapolis | ~902 mi | 3–7 days | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Orlando to Frederick | ~915 mi | 3–7 days | $4,118 – $5,490 | $4,735 – $6,314 |
| Orlando to Baltimore | ~922 mi | 3–7 days | $4,149 – $5,532 | $4,771 – $6,362 |
| Tampa to Annapolis | ~975 mi | 3–7 days | $4,388 – $5,850 | $5,046 – $6,728 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Annapolis | ~978 mi | 3–7 days | $4,401 – $5,868 | $5,061 – $6,748 |
| Tampa to Frederick | ~984 mi | 3–7 days | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Saint Petersburg to Annapolis | ~993 mi | 3–7 days | $4,469 – $5,958 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| Tampa to Baltimore | ~994 mi | 3–7 days | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Frederick | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Baltimore | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Saint Petersburg to Frederick | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Saint Petersburg to Baltimore | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Cape Coral to Annapolis | ~1,061 mi | 3–7 days | $4,775 – $6,366 | $5,491 – $7,321 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Annapolis | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Cape Coral to Frederick | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Cape Coral to Baltimore | ~1,081 mi | 3–7 days | $4,865 – $6,486 | $5,594 – $7,459 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Frederick | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Hialeah to Annapolis | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Miami to Annapolis | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Hialeah to Frederick | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Hialeah to Baltimore | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Miami to Frederick | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Miami to Baltimore | ~1,116 mi | 3–7 days | $5,022 – $6,696 | $5,775 – $7,700 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,116 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Maryland end
421 household-goods carriers are based in Maryland — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Baltimore runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,022 – $6,696 | $6,278 – $8,370 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,775 – $7,700 | $7,219 – $9,625 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Baltimore, the distance is about 1,116 miles. From our model that is $5,022 – $6,696 for a two-bedroom home and $5,775 – $7,700 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,616 – $4,821 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,411 – $3,214. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Florida and Maryland, distances run from 776 to 1,116 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Maryland take?
Miami to Baltimore is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Maryland?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,411 – $3,214 for a two-bedroom home over 1,116 miles against $5,022 – $6,696 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,219 – $9,625 rather than $5,775 – $7,700.