Moving from Maryland to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Fargo it is about 1,330 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,283 to 1,558 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.
- ~1,330 miBaltimore → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,985+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Maryland to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±175), and about 529 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Fargo it is about 1,330 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,985 – $7,980 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±175), against about 529 (±817) from North Dakota to Maryland, so North Dakota loses about 529 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 36th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | Grand Forks County | 94 ±125* |
| Montgomery County | Ward County | 73 ±99* |
| Charles County | Grand Forks County | 10 ±14* |
| Anne Arundel County | Grand Forks County | 5 ±10* |
| Baltimore City | Stutsman County | 4 ±8* |
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 Fargo, 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 North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Maryland to North Dakota
At about 1,330 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,985 – $7,980 for a two-bedroom home and $6,883 – $9,177 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,309 – $5,746; a freight trailer is $2,873 – $3,830.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,489 – $5,985 | $3,232 – $4,309 | $2,155 – $2,873 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,387 – $7,182 | $3,878 – $5,171 | $2,586 – $3,447 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,985 – $7,980 | $4,309 – $5,746 | $2,873 – $3,830 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,883 – $9,177 | $4,956 – $6,607 | $3,304 – $4,405 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,781 – $10,374 | $5,602 – $7,469 | $3,735 – $4,980 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,978 – $11,970 | $6,464 – $8,618 | $4,309 – $5,746 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,330 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 North Dakota
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 Fargo | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Baltimore to Fargo | ~1,330 mi | 7–14 days | $5,985 – $7,980 | $6,883 – $9,177 |
| Annapolis to Fargo | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Frederick to Bismarck | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Baltimore to Bismarck | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Annapolis to Bismarck | ~1,558 mi | 7–14 days | $7,011 – $9,348 | $8,063 – $10,750 |
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 North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota 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 North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Fargo, the distance is about 1,330 miles. From our model that is $5,985 – $7,980 for a two-bedroom home and $6,883 – $9,177 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,309 – $5,746 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,873 – $3,830. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Maryland and North Dakota, distances run from 1,283 to 1,558 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to North Dakota take?
Baltimore to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Maryland into North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,873 – $3,830 for a two-bedroom home over 1,330 miles against $5,985 – $7,980 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,309 – $5,746, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±175) moved from Maryland to North Dakota that year, against about 529 (±817) from North Dakota to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 36th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.