Moving from Marylandto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 7 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 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Baltimore to Arlington | ~45 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Frederick to Arlington | ~48 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 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.
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 201 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 Virginia end
416 household-goods carriers are based in Virginia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Virginia Beach runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $1,131 – $1,508 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,387 | $1,300 – $1,734 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Maryland into Virginia 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 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 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 $1,300 – $1,734 rather than $1,040 – $1,387.