Moving from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA
About 201 miles across a state line, from Maryland into Virginia, 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 Virginia Beach, VA covers about 201 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 151 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 201 miles, about 4 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 $905 – $1,206. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Baltimore to Virginia Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 – $905 | $488 – $651 | $326 – $434 |
| 1 bedroom | $814 – $1,085 | $586 – $781 | $391 – $521 |
| 2 bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,387 | $749 – $999 | $499 – $666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,176 – $1,568 | $847 – $1,129 | $564 – $753 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,357 – $1,809 | $977 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
Transport only, for an estimated 201 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 Virginia Beach
201 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,005. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $905 to $1,206, 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 Virginia Beach
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 151 people a year (±143) moved from Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore, to Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach. Going the other way: about 34 people a year (±42). Movers from Baltimore city make up 0.4% of the 35,589 people a year who moved into Virginia Beach city from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 25,183 people a year (±4,200) moving from Maryland to Virginia and about 28,004 people a year (±5,694) from Virginia to Maryland — a net gain for Maryland of about 2,821 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 |
|---|---|
| Norfolk City, VA | 4,796 ±895 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 3,754 ±803 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,215 ±416 |
| Tulare County, CA | 1,160 ±1,069 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 813 ±312 |
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 Virginia Beach end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Virginia Beach: Service Transfer Inc (Chesapeake, 240 trucks), Apple Moving (Chesapeake, 44 trucks), Hampton Roads Moving & Storage (Suffolk, 43 trucks), Apple Moving (Norfolk, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Maryland into Virginia, 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 Virginia Beach
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 201 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 Virginia Beach
A local move inside Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach are Norfolk (about 20 mi), Chesapeake (about 25 mi), Richmond (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 Virginia Beach: from Norfolk, VA, from Chesapeake, VA, from Richmond, VA, from Arlington, VA.
Baltimore to Virginia Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Virginia Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 201 miles cost about $678 – $905 for a studio, $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home and $1,040 – $1,387 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baltimore to Virginia Beach take?
The drive is about 4 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 Virginia Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $434 – $579 for a two-bedroom home, against $905 – $1,206 with full-service movers; a moving container is $651 – $868.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baltimore to Virginia Beach?
Yes. Baltimore is in Maryland and Virginia Beach is in Virginia, 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 Virginia Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 151 people a year (margin of error ±143) moved from Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore, to Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach.
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.