Moving from Marylandto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 8 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 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Baltimore to Harrisburg | ~81 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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.
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 104 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 Pennsylvania end
363 household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Philadelphia runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $468 – $624 | $585 – $780 |
| 3 bedrooms | $538 – $718 | $673 – $898 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 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 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. Any move that crosses from Maryland into Pennsylvania 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 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 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 $673 – $898 rather than $538 – $718.