Moving from Marylandto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
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 1,165 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 Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,554 – $8,738 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,029 – $8,039 | $7,536 – $10,049 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Maryland into Louisiana 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 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 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 $7,536 – $10,049 rather than $6,029 – $8,039.