Moving from Maryland to Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Miami it is about 1,116 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 776 to 1,116 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.
- ~1,116 miBaltimore → Miami
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,022+2-bedroom, movers
- 33City routes priced
In short
About 16,358 people moved from Maryland to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,488), and about 9,358 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Miami it is about 1,116 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,022 – $6,696 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 16,358 people a year (±3,488), against about 9,358 (±2,214) from Florida to Maryland, so Florida gains about 7,000 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 13th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Florida; Florida took in about 573,876 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | Escambia County | 816 ±398 |
| Baltimore City | Orange County | 392 ±260 |
| Montgomery County | Broward County | 344 ±298 |
| Anne Arundel County | Lee County | 323 ±283 |
| Anne Arundel County | Hillsborough County | 283 ±129 |
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 Miami, 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 Florida.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Florida
At about 1,116 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,022 – $6,696 for a two-bedroom home and $5,775 – $7,700 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,616 – $4,821; a freight trailer is $2,411 – $3,214.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,712 – $3,616 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,520 – $6,026 | $3,254 – $4,339 | $2,170 – $2,893 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,022 – $6,696 | $3,616 – $4,821 | $2,411 – $3,214 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,775 – $7,700 | $4,158 – $5,544 | $2,772 – $3,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,529 – $8,705 | $4,701 – $6,267 | $3,134 – $4,178 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,533 – $10,044 | $5,424 – $7,232 | $3,616 – $4,821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,116 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 Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Jacksonville | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Frederick to Jacksonville | ~784 mi | 3–7 days | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Baltimore to Jacksonville | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Annapolis to Gainesville | ~844 mi | 3–7 days | $3,798 – $5,064 | $4,368 – $5,824 |
| Frederick to Gainesville | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Frederick to Tallahassee | ~853 mi | 3–7 days | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Annapolis to Tallahassee | ~859 mi | 3–7 days | $3,866 – $5,154 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| Baltimore to Gainesville | ~862 mi | 3–7 days | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Baltimore to Tallahassee | ~874 mi | 3–7 days | $3,933 – $5,244 | $4,523 – $6,031 |
| Annapolis to Orlando | ~902 mi | 3–7 days | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Frederick to Orlando | ~915 mi | 3–7 days | $4,118 – $5,490 | $4,735 – $6,314 |
| Baltimore to Orlando | ~922 mi | 3–7 days | $4,149 – $5,532 | $4,771 – $6,362 |
| Annapolis to Tampa | ~975 mi | 3–7 days | $4,388 – $5,850 | $5,046 – $6,728 |
| Annapolis to Port Saint Lucie | ~978 mi | 3–7 days | $4,401 – $5,868 | $5,061 – $6,748 |
| Frederick to Tampa | ~984 mi | 3–7 days | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Annapolis to Saint Petersburg | ~993 mi | 3–7 days | $4,469 – $5,958 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| Baltimore to Tampa | ~994 mi | 3–7 days | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Frederick to Port Saint Lucie | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Baltimore to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Frederick to Saint Petersburg | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Baltimore to Saint Petersburg | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Annapolis to Cape Coral | ~1,061 mi | 3–7 days | $4,775 – $6,366 | $5,491 – $7,321 |
| Annapolis to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Frederick to Cape Coral | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Baltimore to Cape Coral | ~1,081 mi | 3–7 days | $4,865 – $6,486 | $5,594 – $7,459 |
| Annapolis to Hialeah | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Frederick to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Annapolis to Miami | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Frederick to Hialeah | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Baltimore to Hialeah | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Frederick to Miami | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Baltimore to Miami | ~1,116 mi | 3–7 days | $5,022 – $6,696 | $5,775 – $7,700 |
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 Florida end, 1,652 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Florida, moving costs in Florida, or the reverse trip, Florida 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 Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Miami, the distance is about 1,116 miles. From our model that is $5,022 – $6,696 for a two-bedroom home and $5,775 – $7,700 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,616 – $4,821 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,411 – $3,214. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Maryland and Florida, distances run from 776 to 1,116 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Florida take?
Baltimore to Miami is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to Florida?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Florida 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 Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,411 – $3,214 for a two-bedroom home over 1,116 miles against $5,022 – $6,696 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,616 – $4,821, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 16,358 people (±3,488) moved from Maryland to Florida that year, against about 9,358 (±2,214) from Florida to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 13th-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.