Moving from Maryland to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Philadelphia it is about 104 miles and about 2 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 77 to 336 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.
- ~104 miBaltimore → Philadelphia
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $468+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 18,254 people moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,761), and about 12,638 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Philadelphia it is about 104 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $468 – $624 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 18,254 people a year (±3,761), against about 12,638 (±2,389) from Pennsylvania to Maryland, so Pennsylvania gains about 5,616 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 4th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | York County | 977 ±357 |
| Carroll County | York County | 665 ±271 |
| Baltimore City | Philadelphia County | 641 ±268 |
| Washington County | Franklin County | 609 ±266 |
| Harford County | York County | 513 ±307 |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Pennsylvania
At about 104 miles, full-service movers should land around $468 – $624 for a two-bedroom home and $538 – $718 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $337 – $449; a freight trailer is $225 – $300.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $468 – $624 | $337 – $449 | $225 – $300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $538 – $718 | $388 – $517 | $258 – $344 |
| 4 bedrooms | $608 – $811 | $438 – $584 | $292 – $389 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $702 – $936 | $505 – $674 | $337 – $449 |
Transport only, for an estimated 104 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 Pennsylvania
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 Harrisburg | ~77 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Baltimore to Harrisburg | ~81 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Baltimore to Philadelphia | ~104 mi | 1–3 days | $468 – $624 | $538 – $718 |
| Annapolis to Harrisburg | ~107 mi | 1–3 days | $482 – $642 | $554 – $738 |
| Annapolis to Philadelphia | ~114 mi | 1–3 days | $513 – $684 | $590 – $787 |
| Baltimore to Allentown | ~127 mi | 1–3 days | $572 – $762 | $657 – $876 |
| Annapolis to Allentown | ~145 mi | 1–3 days | $653 – $870 | $750 – $1,001 |
| Frederick to Philadelphia | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Frederick to Allentown | ~153 mi | 1–3 days | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Frederick to Pittsburgh | ~180 mi | 1–3 days | $810 – $1,080 | $931 – $1,242 |
| Baltimore to Pittsburgh | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| Annapolis to Pittsburgh | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Frederick to Erie | ~273 mi | 1–3 days | $1,229 – $1,638 | $1,413 – $1,884 |
| Baltimore to Erie | ~312 mi | 1–3 days | $1,404 – $1,872 | $1,615 – $2,153 |
| Annapolis to Erie | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Philadelphia, the distance is about 104 miles. From our model that is $468 – $624 for a two-bedroom home and $538 – $718 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $337 – $449 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $225 – $300. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Maryland and Pennsylvania, distances run from 77 to 336 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Pennsylvania take?
Baltimore to Philadelphia is about 2 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $225 – $300 for a two-bedroom home over 104 miles against $468 – $624 with full-service movers. A container, about $337 – $449, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 18,254 people (±3,761) moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania that year, against about 12,638 (±2,389) from Pennsylvania to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 4th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.