Moving from Baltimore, MD to Annapolis, MD
At about 26 miles, Baltimore to Annapolis is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Baltimore, MD to Annapolis, MD covers about 26 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 3,465 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 26 miles, crews cover Baltimore to Annapolis in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Baltimore to Annapolis
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Baltimore to Annapolis
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$52 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $485 to $803. The 26 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Baltimore to Annapolis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3,465 people a year (±1,012) moved from Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore, to Anne Arundel County, MD, home to Annapolis. Going the other way: about 1,656 people a year (±433). Movers from Baltimore city make up 8.8% of the 39,242 people a year who moved into Anne Arundel County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 14,168 ±1,555 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 3,465 ±1,012 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 1,665 ±567 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,602 ±463 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,088 ±293 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 6,101 ±1,118 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 3,465 ±1,012 |
| Howard County, MD | 2,930 ±970 |
| Baltimore County, MD | 1,976 ±490 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,814 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
252 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Baltimore. 111 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.8% of their 601 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 0 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 13 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 29 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Good Season Moving LLCUSDOT 2428832 | Reisterstown · 16 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 16.7% of 30 |
| Sterling Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2006832 | Jessup · 14 mi | 16 trucks | 0 | — |
| Glamour Moving Company IncUSDOT 517243 | Westminster · 27 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Annapolis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Annapolis: Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Perry Moving Services (Baltimore, 28 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD (Columbia, 23 trucks), Bookstore Movers LLC (Hyattsville, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Maryland, so Maryland rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Maryland licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Maryland, so your protection on this 26-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Baltimore to Annapolis
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $41 to $52 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Annapolis
A local move inside Annapolis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Annapolis are Baltimore (about 26 mi), Washington (about 35 mi), Arlington (about 38 mi).
Other routes from Baltimore
All routes from Baltimore, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Washington, DC | ~42 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Arlington, VA | ~45 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Frederick, MD | ~51 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Harrisburg, PA | ~81 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA | ~104 mi | $468 – $624 |
| Baltimore to New York City, NY | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Baltimore to Norfolk, VA | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
| Baltimore to Virginia Beach, VA | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
Also moving to Annapolis: from Washington, DC, from Arlington, VA, from Frederick, MD, from Wilmington, DE.
Baltimore to Annapolis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Annapolis?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $485 – $803; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $813 – $1,479. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 26 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Baltimore to Annapolis take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baltimore to Annapolis?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 26 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Baltimore to Annapolis an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Maryland, so the move is regulated by Maryland rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Maryland requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Baltimore to Annapolis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3,465 people a year (margin of error ±1,012) moved from Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore, to Anne Arundel County, which contains Annapolis.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.