Moving from Baltimore, MD to Cleveland, OH
About 359 miles across a state line, from Maryland into Ohio, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
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 Cleveland, OH covers about 359 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,616 – $2,154 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 127 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 359 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,616 – $2,154. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Baltimore to Cleveland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,212 – $1,616 | $872 – $1,163 | $582 – $775 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,454 – $1,939 | $1,047 – $1,396 | $698 – $931 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,163 – $1,551 | $775 – $1,034 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,858 – $2,477 | $1,338 – $1,784 | $892 – $1,189 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,100 – $2,800 | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,008 – $1,344 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,423 – $3,231 | $1,745 – $2,326 | $1,163 – $1,551 |
Transport only, for an estimated 359 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Baltimore to Cleveland
359 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,795. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,616 to $2,154, transport only. 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 Cleveland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 127 people a year (±75) moved from Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore, to Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland. Going the other way: about 114 people a year (±70). Movers from Baltimore city make up 0.3% of the 42,242 people a year who moved into Cuyahoga County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,749 people a year (±1,381) moving from Maryland to Ohio and about 963 people a year (±448) from Ohio to Maryland — a net gain for Ohio of about 2,786 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Summit County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Lorain County, OH | 3,287 ±701 |
| Lake County, OH | 2,747 ±543 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,603 ±517 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,470 ±334 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Baltimore (252 counting those licensed only inside Maryland). 85 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.6% of their 536 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 |
| Glamour Moving Company IncUSDOT 517243 | Westminster · 27 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Great Nation Moving LLCUSDOT 1775695 | Rockville · 30 mi | 14 trucks | 31 | 0.0% of 17 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Cleveland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cleveland: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truckcleveland (Wickliffe, 19 trucks), Moving Ahead Services LLC (Willoughby, 19 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Maryland into Ohio, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Baltimore to Cleveland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 359 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Cleveland
A local move inside Cleveland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Cleveland are Akron (about 35 mi), Detroit (about 105 mi), Erie (about 109 mi).
Other routes from Baltimore
All routes from Baltimore, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Annapolis, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| 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 |
Also moving to Cleveland: from Akron, OH, from Detroit, MI, from Erie, PA, from Toledo, OH.
Baltimore to Cleveland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Cleveland?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 359 miles cost about $1,212 – $1,616 for a studio, $1,616 – $2,154 for a two-bedroom home and $1,858 – $2,477 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baltimore to Cleveland take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baltimore to Cleveland?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $775 – $1,034 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,616 – $2,154 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,163 – $1,551.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baltimore to Cleveland?
Yes. Baltimore is in Maryland and Cleveland is in Ohio, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Baltimore hold it.
How many people move from Baltimore to Cleveland each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 127 people a year (margin of error ±75) moved from Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore, to Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland.
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.