Moving from Maryland to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Nashville it is about 694 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 499 to 924 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.
- ~694 miBaltimore → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,123+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,915 people moved from Maryland to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±742), and about 1,242 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Nashville it is about 694 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,123 – $4,164 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,915 people a year (±742), against about 1,242 (±692) from Tennessee to Maryland, so Tennessee gains about 673 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 25th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | Knox County | 117 ±130* |
| Anne Arundel County | Davidson County | 85 ±90* |
| Montgomery County | Hamilton County | 72 ±105* |
| Montgomery County | Davidson County | 67 ±63 |
| Montgomery County | Rutherford County | 55 ±81* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Tennessee
At about 694 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,123 – $4,164 for a two-bedroom home and $3,591 – $4,789 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,249 – $2,998; a freight trailer is $1,499 – $1,999.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,342 – $3,123 | $1,686 – $2,249 | $1,124 – $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,811 – $3,748 | $2,024 – $2,698 | $1,349 – $1,799 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,123 – $4,164 | $2,249 – $2,998 | $1,499 – $1,999 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,591 – $4,789 | $2,586 – $3,448 | $1,724 – $2,299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,060 – $5,413 | $2,923 – $3,898 | $1,949 – $2,598 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,685 – $6,246 | $3,373 – $4,497 | $2,249 – $2,998 |
Transport only, for an estimated 694 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 Tennessee
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 Knoxville | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Annapolis to Knoxville | ~533 mi | 3–7 days | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Baltimore to Knoxville | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Frederick to Chattanooga | ~616 mi | 3–7 days | $2,772 – $3,696 | $3,188 – $4,250 |
| Annapolis to Chattanooga | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Frederick to Nashville | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Baltimore to Chattanooga | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Annapolis to Nashville | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Baltimore to Nashville | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Frederick to Memphis | ~879 mi | 3–7 days | $3,956 – $5,274 | $4,549 – $6,065 |
| Annapolis to Memphis | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Baltimore to Memphis | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Nashville, the distance is about 694 miles. From our model that is $3,123 – $4,164 for a two-bedroom home and $3,591 – $4,789 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,249 – $2,998 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,499 – $1,999. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maryland and Tennessee, distances run from 499 to 924 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Tennessee take?
Baltimore to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,499 – $1,999 for a two-bedroom home over 694 miles against $3,123 – $4,164 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,249 – $2,998, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,915 people (±742) moved from Maryland to Tennessee that year, against about 1,242 (±692) from Tennessee to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 25th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.