Moving from Louisiana to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Baltimore it is about 1,165 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,131 to 1,253 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.
- ~1,165 miNew Orleans → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,243+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,267 people moved from Louisiana to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±967), and about 815 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Baltimore it is about 1,165 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,243 – $6,990 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,267 people a year (±967), against about 815 (±852) from Maryland to Louisiana, so Maryland gains about 452 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Montgomery County | 106 ±116* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Prince George's County | 92 ±136* |
| St. Tammany Parish | Anne Arundel County | 80 ±138* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Baltimore City | 67 ±96* |
| Bossier Parish | Charles County | 55 ±79* |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Maryland
At about 1,165 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,243 – $6,990 for a two-bedroom home and $6,029 – $8,039 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,775 – $5,033; a freight trailer is $2,516 – $3,355.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,932 – $5,243 | $2,831 – $3,775 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,718 – $6,291 | $3,397 – $4,530 | $2,265 – $3,020 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,243 – $6,990 | $3,775 – $5,033 | $2,516 – $3,355 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,029 – $8,039 | $4,341 – $5,788 | $2,894 – $3,858 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,815 – $9,087 | $4,907 – $6,543 | $3,271 – $4,362 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,864 – $10,485 | $5,662 – $7,549 | $3,775 – $5,033 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,165 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 Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Frederick | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| New Orleans to Annapolis | ~1,156 mi | 3–7 days | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Baton Rouge to Frederick | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| New Orleans to Baltimore | ~1,165 mi | 3–7 days | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Baton Rouge to Annapolis | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Baton Rouge to Baltimore | ~1,196 mi | 3–7 days | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Shreveport to Frederick | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Lafayette to Frederick | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Shreveport to Annapolis | ~1,240 mi | 7–14 days | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Shreveport to Baltimore | ~1,242 mi | 7–14 days | $5,589 – $7,452 | $6,427 – $8,570 |
| Lafayette to Annapolis | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Lafayette to Baltimore | ~1,253 mi | 7–14 days | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Baltimore, the distance is about 1,165 miles. From our model that is $5,243 – $6,990 for a two-bedroom home and $6,029 – $8,039 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,775 – $5,033 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,516 – $3,355. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Maryland, distances run from 1,131 to 1,253 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Maryland take?
New Orleans to Baltimore is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Louisiana to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,516 – $3,355 for a two-bedroom home over 1,165 miles against $5,243 – $6,990 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,775 – $5,033, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,267 people (±967) moved from Louisiana to Maryland that year, against about 815 (±852) from Maryland to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.