Moving from Massachusetts to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Baltimore it is about 419 miles and about 8 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 334 to 454 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.
- ~419 miBoston → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,886+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 4,130 people moved from Massachusetts to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,405), and about 2,728 went the other way. Between Boston and Baltimore it is about 419 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,886 – $2,514 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,130 people a year (±1,405), against about 2,728 (±1,079) from Maryland to Massachusetts, so Maryland gains about 1,402 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County | Montgomery County | 393 ±394* |
| Middlesex County | Montgomery County | 306 ±195 |
| Suffolk County | Montgomery County | 248 ±113 |
| Suffolk County | Baltimore City | 208 ±211* |
| Barnstable County | Harford County | 174 ±251* |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Maryland
At about 419 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,358 – $1,810; a freight trailer is $905 – $1,207.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,414 – $1,886 | $1,018 – $1,358 | $679 – $905 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,697 – $2,263 | $1,222 – $1,629 | $815 – $1,086 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,358 – $1,810 | $905 – $1,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,168 – $2,891 | $1,561 – $2,082 | $1,041 – $1,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,451 – $3,268 | $1,765 – $2,353 | $1,177 – $1,569 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,828 – $3,771 | $2,036 – $2,715 | $1,358 – $1,810 |
Transport only, for an estimated 419 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 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Baltimore | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Springfield to Annapolis | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Springfield to Frederick | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Worcester to Baltimore | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Worcester to Annapolis | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Worcester to Frederick | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Boston to Baltimore | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Boston to Annapolis | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Boston to Frederick | ~454 mi | 3–7 days | $2,043 – $2,724 | $2,349 – $3,133 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Baltimore, the distance is about 419 miles. From our model that is $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,358 – $1,810 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $905 – $1,207. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Maryland, distances run from 334 to 454 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Maryland take?
Boston to Baltimore is about 8 hours. 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 Massachusetts to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $905 – $1,207 for a two-bedroom home over 419 miles against $1,886 – $2,514 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,358 – $1,810, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,130 people (±1,405) moved from Massachusetts to Maryland that year, against about 2,728 (±1,079) from Maryland to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 12th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.