Moving from Maryland to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Anchorage it is about 3,910 miles and 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,765 to 3,934 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.
- ~3,910 miBaltimore → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,595+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Maryland to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±172). Between Baltimore and Anchorage it is about 3,910 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,595 – $23,460 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±172). Maryland is the 40th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Alaska; Alaska took in about 29,456 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harford County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 74 ±109* |
| Baltimore City | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 68 ±109* |
| Montgomery County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 62 ±89* |
| Prince George's County | Anchorage Municipality | 42 ±56* |
| Anne Arundel County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 34 ±62* |
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.
Baltimore to Anchorage, 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 Maryland and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Alaska
At about 3,910 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,595 – $23,460 for a two-bedroom home and $20,234 – $26,979 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,668 – $16,891; a freight trailer is $8,446 – $11,261.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,196 – $17,595 | $9,501 – $12,668 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,836 – $21,114 | $11,402 – $15,202 | $7,601 – $10,135 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,595 – $23,460 | $12,668 – $16,891 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,234 – $26,979 | $14,569 – $19,425 | $9,712 – $12,950 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,874 – $30,498 | $16,469 – $21,959 | $10,979 – $14,639 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,393 – $35,190 | $19,003 – $25,337 | $12,668 – $16,891 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,910 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 Maryland to Alaska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Fairbanks | ~3,765 mi | 7–14 days | $16,943 – $22,590 | $19,484 – $25,979 |
| Baltimore to Fairbanks | ~3,801 mi | 7–14 days | $17,105 – $22,806 | $19,670 – $26,227 |
| Annapolis to Fairbanks | ~3,826 mi | 7–14 days | $17,217 – $22,956 | $19,800 – $26,399 |
| Frederick to Anchorage | ~3,871 mi | 7–14 days | $17,420 – $23,226 | $20,032 – $26,710 |
| Baltimore to Anchorage | ~3,910 mi | 7–14 days | $17,595 – $23,460 | $20,234 – $26,979 |
| Annapolis to Anchorage | ~3,934 mi | 7–14 days | $17,703 – $23,604 | $20,358 – $27,145 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland directory ranks them. At the Alaska end, 36 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alaska, moving costs in Alaska, or the reverse trip, Alaska to Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Anchorage, the distance is about 3,910 miles. From our model that is $17,595 – $23,460 for a two-bedroom home and $20,234 – $26,979 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,668 – $16,891 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,446 – $11,261. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Maryland and Alaska, distances run from 3,765 to 3,934 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Alaska take?
Baltimore to Anchorage is 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,446 – $11,261 for a two-bedroom home over 3,910 miles against $17,595 – $23,460 with full-service movers. A container, about $12,668 – $16,891, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±172) moved from Maryland to Alaska that year. That makes Maryland the 40th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.