Moving from Maryland to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Washington it is about 42 miles and under an hour; the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 35 to 48 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.
- ~42 miBaltimore → Washington
- Same dayTypical transit
- $485+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 6,926 people moved from Maryland to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,523), and about 16,780 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Washington it is about 42 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $485 – $803 in our model, delivered in Same day. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,926 people a year (±1,523), against about 16,780 (±3,634) from District of Columbia to Maryland, so District of Columbia loses about 9,854 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 2nd-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | District of Columbia | 5,604 ±979 |
| Montgomery County | District of Columbia | 4,380 ±582 |
| Baltimore City | District of Columbia | 942 ±281 |
| Anne Arundel County | District of Columbia | 812 ±386 |
| Howard County | District of Columbia | 608 ±246 |
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.
Baltimore to Washington, 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 District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Maryland to District of Columbia
At about 42 miles, full-service movers should land around $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $385 – $649; a freight trailer is $335 – $579.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Maryland to District of Columbia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Washington | ~35 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Baltimore to Washington | ~42 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Frederick to Washington | ~48 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
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 District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Washington, the distance is about 42 miles. From our model that is $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $385 – $649 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $579. Across the 3 city pairs we price between Maryland and District of Columbia, distances run from 35 to 48 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to District of Columbia take?
Baltimore to Washington is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Maryland into District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $579 for a two-bedroom home over 42 miles against $485 – $803 with full-service movers. A container, about $385 – $649, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,926 people (±1,523) moved from Maryland to District of Columbia that year, against about 16,780 (±3,634) from District of Columbia to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 2nd-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.