Moving from Maryland to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and New Orleans it is about 1,165 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,131 to 1,253 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.
- ~1,165 miBaltimore → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,243+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 815 people moved from Maryland to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±852), and about 1,267 went the other way. Between Baltimore and New Orleans it is about 1,165 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,243 – $6,990 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 815 people a year (±852), against about 1,267 (±967) from Louisiana to Maryland, so Louisiana loses about 452 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 21st-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | Orleans Parish | 51 ±61* |
| Montgomery County | Orleans Parish | 49 ±51* |
| Montgomery County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 47 ±73* |
| Anne Arundel County | St. Tammany Parish | 38 ±65* |
| Baltimore City | Orleans Parish | 38 ±50* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Baltimore to New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Louisiana
At about 1,165 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,243 – $6,990 for a two-bedroom home and $6,029 – $8,039 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,775 – $5,033; a freight trailer is $2,516 – $3,355.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,932 – $5,243 | $2,831 – $3,775 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,718 – $6,291 | $3,397 – $4,530 | $2,265 – $3,020 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,243 – $6,990 | $3,775 – $5,033 | $2,516 – $3,355 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,029 – $8,039 | $4,341 – $5,788 | $2,894 – $3,858 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,815 – $9,087 | $4,907 – $6,543 | $3,271 – $4,362 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,864 – $10,485 | $5,662 – $7,549 | $3,775 – $5,033 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,165 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 Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to New Orleans | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Annapolis to New Orleans | ~1,156 mi | 3–7 days | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Frederick to Baton Rouge | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| Baltimore to New Orleans | ~1,165 mi | 3–7 days | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Annapolis to Baton Rouge | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Baltimore to Baton Rouge | ~1,196 mi | 3–7 days | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Frederick to Shreveport | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Frederick to Lafayette | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Annapolis to Shreveport | ~1,240 mi | 7–14 days | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Baltimore to Shreveport | ~1,242 mi | 7–14 days | $5,589 – $7,452 | $6,427 – $8,570 |
| Annapolis to Lafayette | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Baltimore to Lafayette | ~1,253 mi | 7–14 days | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
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 Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana 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 Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,165 miles. From our model that is $5,243 – $6,990 for a two-bedroom home and $6,029 – $8,039 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,775 – $5,033 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,516 – $3,355. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maryland and Louisiana, distances run from 1,131 to 1,253 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Louisiana take?
Baltimore to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,516 – $3,355 for a two-bedroom home over 1,165 miles against $5,243 – $6,990 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,775 – $5,033, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 815 people (±852) moved from Maryland to Louisiana that year, against about 1,267 (±967) from Louisiana to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 21st-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.