Moving from Marylandto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 10 have 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,116 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Maryland
421 household-goods carriers in Maryland are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Eagle Van Lines Inc, Temple Hills · USDOT 388638 · 72 trucks
- Town And Country Movers Inc, Gaithersburg · USDOT 418499 · 64 trucks
- Perry Moving Services, Baltimore · USDOT 966254 · 28 trucks
- Jk Moving Services, Gaithersburg · USDOT 1300300 · 26 trucks
- District Moving Companies Inc, Waldorf · USDOT 985878 · 24 trucks
At the Florida end
2,045 household-goods carriers are based in Florida — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Miami runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,022 – $6,696 | $6,278 – $8,370 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,775 – $7,700 | $7,219 – $9,625 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Maryland into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,219 – $9,625 rather than $5,775 – $7,700.