Moving from Maryland to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Virginia Beach it is about 201 miles and about 4 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 38 to 231 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.
- ~201 miBaltimore → Virginia Beach
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $905+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 25,183 people moved from Maryland to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,200), and about 28,004 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Virginia Beach it is about 201 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $905 – $1,206 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 25,183 people a year (±4,200), against about 28,004 (±5,694) from Virginia to Maryland, so Virginia loses about 2,821 people a year on this exchange. Maryland sends more people to Virginia than any other state; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Fairfax County | 2,195 ±532 |
| Prince George's County | Fairfax County | 1,267 ±327 |
| Montgomery County | Loudoun County | 742 ±305 |
| Montgomery County | Arlington County | 685 ±201 |
| Montgomery County | Prince William County | 625 ±440 |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Virginia
At about 201 miles, full-service movers should land around $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home and $1,040 – $1,387 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $651 – $868; a freight trailer is $434 – $579.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 – $905 | $488 – $651 | $326 – $434 |
| 1 bedroom | $814 – $1,085 | $586 – $781 | $391 – $521 |
| 2 bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,387 | $749 – $999 | $499 – $666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,176 – $1,568 | $847 – $1,129 | $564 – $753 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,357 – $1,809 | $977 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
Transport only, for an estimated 201 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Arlington | ~38 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Baltimore to Arlington | ~45 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Frederick to Arlington | ~48 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Annapolis to Richmond | ~130 mi | 1–3 days | $585 – $780 | $673 – $897 |
| Baltimore to Richmond | ~150 mi | 1–3 days | $675 – $900 | $776 – $1,035 |
| Frederick to Richmond | ~151 mi | 1–3 days | $680 – $906 | $781 – $1,042 |
| Annapolis to Norfolk | ~172 mi | 1–3 days | $774 – $1,032 | $890 – $1,187 |
| Annapolis to Virginia Beach | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Annapolis to Chesapeake | ~186 mi | 1–3 days | $837 – $1,116 | $963 – $1,283 |
| Baltimore to Norfolk | ~198 mi | 1–3 days | $891 – $1,188 | $1,025 – $1,366 |
| Baltimore to Virginia Beach | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Baltimore to Chesapeake | ~211 mi | 1–3 days | $950 – $1,266 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| Frederick to Norfolk | ~219 mi | 1–3 days | $986 – $1,314 | $1,133 – $1,511 |
| Frederick to Virginia Beach | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Frederick to Chesapeake | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 201 miles. From our model that is $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home and $1,040 – $1,387 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $651 – $868 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $434 – $579. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Maryland and Virginia, distances run from 38 to 231 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Virginia take?
Baltimore to Virginia Beach 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $434 – $579 for a two-bedroom home over 201 miles against $905 – $1,206 with full-service movers. A container, about $651 – $868, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 25,183 people (±4,200) moved from Maryland to Virginia that year, against about 28,004 (±5,694) from Virginia to Maryland. No other state sends more people to Virginia.