Moving from Maryland to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Boston it is about 419 miles and about 8 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 334 to 454 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.
- ~419 miBaltimore → Boston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,886+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 2,728 people moved from Maryland to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,079), and about 4,130 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Boston it is about 419 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,886 – $2,514 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,728 people a year (±1,079), against about 4,130 (±1,405) from Massachusetts to Maryland, so Massachusetts loses about 1,402 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 16th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | Middlesex County | 521 ±236 |
| Montgomery County | Middlesex County | 483 ±172 |
| Baltimore City | Suffolk County | 323 ±242 |
| Montgomery County | Suffolk County | 243 ±123 |
| Anne Arundel County | Essex County | 135 ±130 |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Massachusetts
At about 419 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,358 – $1,810; a freight trailer is $905 – $1,207.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,414 – $1,886 | $1,018 – $1,358 | $679 – $905 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,697 – $2,263 | $1,222 – $1,629 | $815 – $1,086 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,358 – $1,810 | $905 – $1,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,168 – $2,891 | $1,561 – $2,082 | $1,041 – $1,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,451 – $3,268 | $1,765 – $2,353 | $1,177 – $1,569 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,828 – $3,771 | $2,036 – $2,715 | $1,358 – $1,810 |
Transport only, for an estimated 419 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 Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Springfield | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Annapolis to Springfield | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Frederick to Springfield | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Baltimore to Worcester | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Annapolis to Worcester | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Frederick to Worcester | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Baltimore to Boston | ~419 mi | 3–7 days | $1,886 – $2,514 | $2,168 – $2,891 |
| Annapolis to Boston | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Frederick to Boston | ~454 mi | 3–7 days | $2,043 – $2,724 | $2,349 – $3,133 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Boston, the distance is about 419 miles. From our model that is $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home and $2,168 – $2,891 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,358 – $1,810 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $905 – $1,207. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Maryland and Massachusetts, distances run from 334 to 454 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Massachusetts take?
Baltimore to Boston is about 8 hours. 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $905 – $1,207 for a two-bedroom home over 419 miles against $1,886 – $2,514 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,358 – $1,810, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,728 people (±1,079) moved from Maryland to Massachusetts that year, against about 4,130 (±1,405) from Massachusetts to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 16th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.