Moving from Maryland to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Phoenix it is about 2,333 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,254 to 2,340 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.
- ~2,333 miBaltimore → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,499+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 601 people moved from Maryland to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±507), and about 1,822 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Phoenix it is about 2,333 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,499 – $13,998 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 601 people a year (±507), against about 1,822 (±1,168) from Arizona to Maryland, so Arizona loses about 1,221 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 38th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | Mohave County | 458 ±631* |
| Baltimore County | Maricopa County | 324 ±261 |
| Montgomery County | Maricopa County | 179 ±116 |
| Baltimore City | Maricopa County | 164 ±134 |
| Anne Arundel County | Maricopa County | 164 ±117 |
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 Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Arizona
At about 2,333 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,499 – $13,998 for a two-bedroom home and $12,073 – $16,098 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,559 – $10,079; a freight trailer is $5,039 – $6,719.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,874 – $10,499 | $5,669 – $7,559 | $3,779 – $5,039 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,449 – $12,598 | $6,803 – $9,071 | $4,535 – $6,047 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,499 – $13,998 | $7,559 – $10,079 | $5,039 – $6,719 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,073 – $16,098 | $8,693 – $11,590 | $5,795 – $7,727 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,648 – $18,197 | $9,827 – $13,102 | $6,551 – $8,735 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,748 – $20,997 | $11,338 – $15,118 | $7,559 – $10,079 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,333 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 Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Tucson | ~2,254 mi | 7–14 days | $10,143 – $13,524 | $11,664 – $15,553 |
| Frederick to Gilbert | ~2,266 mi | 7–14 days | $10,197 – $13,596 | $11,727 – $15,635 |
| Frederick to Mesa | ~2,269 mi | 7–14 days | $10,211 – $13,614 | $11,742 – $15,656 |
| Frederick to Scottsdale | ~2,272 mi | 7–14 days | $10,224 – $13,632 | $11,758 – $15,677 |
| Frederick to Chandler | ~2,274 mi | 7–14 days | $10,233 – $13,644 | $11,768 – $15,691 |
| Frederick to Tempe | ~2,276 mi | 7–14 days | $10,242 – $13,656 | $11,778 – $15,704 |
| Frederick to Phoenix | ~2,283 mi | 7–14 days | $10,274 – $13,698 | $11,815 – $15,753 |
| Baltimore to Tucson | ~2,303 mi | 7–14 days | $10,364 – $13,818 | $11,918 – $15,891 |
| Annapolis to Tucson | ~2,309 mi | 7–14 days | $10,391 – $13,854 | $11,949 – $15,932 |
| Baltimore to Gilbert | ~2,316 mi | 7–14 days | $10,422 – $13,896 | $11,985 – $15,980 |
| Baltimore to Mesa | ~2,319 mi | 7–14 days | $10,436 – $13,914 | $12,001 – $16,001 |
| Baltimore to Scottsdale | ~2,322 mi | 7–14 days | $10,449 – $13,932 | $12,016 – $16,022 |
| Annapolis to Gilbert | ~2,323 mi | 7–14 days | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| Baltimore to Chandler | ~2,324 mi | 7–14 days | $10,458 – $13,944 | $12,027 – $16,036 |
| Annapolis to Mesa | ~2,326 mi | 7–14 days | $10,467 – $13,956 | $12,037 – $16,049 |
| Baltimore to Tempe | ~2,326 mi | 7–14 days | $10,467 – $13,956 | $12,037 – $16,049 |
| Annapolis to Scottsdale | ~2,329 mi | 7–14 days | $10,481 – $13,974 | $12,053 – $16,070 |
| Annapolis to Chandler | ~2,331 mi | 7–14 days | $10,490 – $13,986 | $12,063 – $16,084 |
| Annapolis to Tempe | ~2,333 mi | 7–14 days | $10,499 – $13,998 | $12,073 – $16,098 |
| Baltimore to Phoenix | ~2,333 mi | 7–14 days | $10,499 – $13,998 | $12,073 – $16,098 |
| Annapolis to Phoenix | ~2,340 mi | 7–14 days | $10,530 – $14,040 | $12,110 – $16,146 |
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 Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona 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 Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,333 miles. From our model that is $10,499 – $13,998 for a two-bedroom home and $12,073 – $16,098 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,559 – $10,079 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,039 – $6,719. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Maryland and Arizona, distances run from 2,254 to 2,340 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Arizona take?
Baltimore to Phoenix is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 Arizona?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Arizona 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 Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,039 – $6,719 for a two-bedroom home over 2,333 miles against $10,499 – $13,998 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,559 – $10,079, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 601 people (±507) moved from Maryland to Arizona that year, against about 1,822 (±1,168) from Arizona to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 38th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.