Moving from Maryland to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and New York City it is about 197 miles and about 4 hours; the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 197 to 347 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.
- ~197 miBaltimore → New York City
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $887+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 8,400 people moved from Maryland to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,298), and about 12,198 went the other way. Between Baltimore and New York City it is about 197 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $887 – $1,182 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,400 people a year (±2,298), against about 12,198 (±3,420) from New York to Maryland, so New York loses about 3,798 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 10th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | New York County | 570 ±282 |
| Montgomery County | New York County | 543 ±247 |
| Baltimore County | New York County | 319 ±262 |
| Montgomery County | Kings County | 223 ±194 |
| Frederick County | New York County | 210 ±231* |
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 York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Maryland to New York
At about 197 miles, full-service movers should land around $887 – $1,182 for a two-bedroom home and $1,019 – $1,359 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $638 – $851; a freight trailer is $426 – $567.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $665 – $887 | $479 – $638 | $319 – $426 |
| 1 bedroom | $798 – $1,064 | $574 – $766 | $383 – $511 |
| 2 bedrooms | $887 – $1,182 | $638 – $851 | $426 – $567 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,019 – $1,359 | $734 – $979 | $489 – $652 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,152 – $1,537 | $830 – $1,106 | $553 – $738 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,330 – $1,773 | $957 – $1,277 | $638 – $851 |
Transport only, for an estimated 197 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 New York
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 New York City | ~197 mi | 1–3 days | $887 – $1,182 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| Annapolis to New York City | ~208 mi | 1–3 days | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Baltimore to Yonkers | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Baltimore to Mount Vernon | ~215 mi | 1–3 days | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| Baltimore to New Rochelle | ~218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Annapolis to Yonkers | ~225 mi | 1–3 days | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Annapolis to Mount Vernon | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Annapolis to New Rochelle | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| Frederick to New York City | ~235 mi | 1–3 days | $1,058 – $1,410 | $1,216 – $1,622 |
| Frederick to Yonkers | ~248 mi | 1–3 days | $1,116 – $1,488 | $1,283 – $1,711 |
| Frederick to Mount Vernon | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Frederick to New Rochelle | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Frederick to Buffalo | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Frederick to Rochester | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Frederick to Syracuse | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Baltimore to Syracuse | ~304 mi | 1–3 days | $1,368 – $1,824 | $1,573 – $2,098 |
| Baltimore to Rochester | ~317 mi | 1–3 days | $1,427 – $1,902 | $1,640 – $2,187 |
| Baltimore to Utica | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Baltimore to Buffalo | ~321 mi | 1–3 days | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,661 – $2,215 |
| Baltimore to Albany | ~322 mi | 1–3 days | $1,449 – $1,932 | $1,666 – $2,222 |
| Frederick to Utica | ~325 mi | 1–3 days | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,682 – $2,242 |
| Baltimore to Schenectady | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Annapolis to Syracuse | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Annapolis to Albany | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Annapolis to Utica | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Frederick to Albany | ~342 mi | 1–3 days | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Annapolis to Rochester | ~343 mi | 1–3 days | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,775 – $2,367 |
| Frederick to Schenectady | ~345 mi | 1–3 days | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Annapolis to Schenectady | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Annapolis to Buffalo | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and New York City, the distance is about 197 miles. From our model that is $887 – $1,182 for a two-bedroom home and $1,019 – $1,359 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $638 – $851 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $426 – $567. Across the 30 city pairs we price between Maryland and New York, distances run from 197 to 347 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to New York take?
Baltimore to New York City is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to New York?
Yes. A move from Maryland into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $426 – $567 for a two-bedroom home over 197 miles against $887 – $1,182 with full-service movers. A container, about $638 – $851, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,400 people (±2,298) moved from Maryland to New York that year, against about 12,198 (±3,420) from New York to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 10th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.