Moving from Maryland to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Seattle it is about 2,715 miles and 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,400 to 2,767 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.
- ~2,715 miBaltimore → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,218+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 3,010 people moved from Maryland to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,442), and about 1,381 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Seattle it is about 2,715 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,218 – $16,290 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,010 people a year (±1,442), against about 1,381 (±898) from Washington to Maryland, so Washington gains about 1,629 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 18th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | King County | 665 ±539 |
| Baltimore City | King County | 268 ±156 |
| Anne Arundel County | King County | 164 ±232* |
| Montgomery County | Pierce County | 137 ±112 |
| Baltimore City | Kitsap County | 130 ±163* |
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 Seattle, 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 Washington.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Washington
At about 2,715 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,218 – $16,290 for a two-bedroom home and $14,050 – $18,733 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,797 – $11,729; a freight trailer is $5,864 – $7,819.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,163 – $12,218 | $6,597 – $8,797 | $4,398 – $5,864 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,996 – $14,661 | $7,917 – $10,556 | $5,278 – $7,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,218 – $16,290 | $8,797 – $11,729 | $5,864 – $7,819 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,050 – $18,733 | $10,116 – $13,488 | $6,744 – $8,992 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,883 – $21,177 | $11,436 – $15,247 | $7,624 – $10,165 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,326 – $24,435 | $13,195 – $17,593 | $8,797 – $11,729 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,715 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 Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Spokane | ~2,400 mi | 7–14 days | $10,800 – $14,400 | $12,420 – $16,560 |
| Baltimore to Spokane | ~2,448 mi | 7–14 days | $11,016 – $14,688 | $12,668 – $16,891 |
| Annapolis to Spokane | ~2,467 mi | 7–14 days | $11,102 – $14,802 | $12,767 – $17,022 |
| Frederick to Seattle | ~2,666 mi | 7–14 days | $11,997 – $15,996 | $13,797 – $18,395 |
| Frederick to Tacoma | ~2,674 mi | 7–14 days | $12,033 – $16,044 | $13,838 – $18,451 |
| Frederick to Vancouver | ~2,697 mi | 7–14 days | $12,137 – $16,182 | $13,957 – $18,609 |
| Frederick to Olympia | ~2,700 mi | 7–14 days | $12,150 – $16,200 | $13,972 – $18,630 |
| Baltimore to Seattle | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Baltimore to Tacoma | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Annapolis to Seattle | ~2,734 mi | 7–14 days | $12,303 – $16,404 | $14,148 – $18,865 |
| Annapolis to Tacoma | ~2,741 mi | 7–14 days | $12,335 – $16,446 | $14,185 – $18,913 |
| Baltimore to Vancouver | ~2,746 mi | 7–14 days | $12,357 – $16,476 | $14,211 – $18,947 |
| Baltimore to Olympia | ~2,748 mi | 7–14 days | $12,366 – $16,488 | $14,221 – $18,961 |
| Annapolis to Vancouver | ~2,764 mi | 7–14 days | $12,438 – $16,584 | $14,304 – $19,072 |
| Annapolis to Olympia | ~2,767 mi | 7–14 days | $12,452 – $16,602 | $14,319 – $19,092 |
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 Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington 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 Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Seattle, the distance is about 2,715 miles. From our model that is $12,218 – $16,290 for a two-bedroom home and $14,050 – $18,733 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,797 – $11,729 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,864 – $7,819. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Maryland and Washington, distances run from 2,400 to 2,767 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Washington take?
Baltimore to Seattle is 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to Washington?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Washington 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 Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,864 – $7,819 for a two-bedroom home over 2,715 miles against $12,218 – $16,290 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,797 – $11,729, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,010 people (±1,442) moved from Maryland to Washington that year, against about 1,381 (±898) from Washington to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 18th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.