Moving from Maryland to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Milwaukee it is about 748 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 699 to 849 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.
- ~748 miBaltimore → Milwaukee
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,366+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 621 people moved from Maryland to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±602), and about 1,695 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Milwaukee it is about 748 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,366 – $4,488 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 621 people a year (±602), against about 1,695 (±1,681) from Wisconsin to Maryland, so Wisconsin loses about 1,074 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 30th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Wisconsin; Wisconsin took in about 116,098 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | Dane County | 381 ±482* |
| Harford County | Kenosha County | 44 ±71* |
| Calvert County | Milwaukee County | 29 ±47* |
| Baltimore County | Milwaukee County | 28 ±45* |
| Howard County | Marinette County | 24 ±38* |
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 Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Wisconsin
At about 748 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home and $3,871 – $5,161 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,424 – $3,231; a freight trailer is $1,616 – $2,154.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 – $3,366 | $1,818 – $2,424 | $1,212 – $1,616 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,029 – $4,039 | $2,181 – $2,908 | $1,454 – $1,939 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,366 – $4,488 | $2,424 – $3,231 | $1,616 – $2,154 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,871 – $5,161 | $2,787 – $3,716 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,376 – $5,834 | $3,151 – $4,201 | $2,100 – $2,801 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,049 – $6,732 | $3,635 – $4,847 | $2,424 – $3,231 |
Transport only, for an estimated 748 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 Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee | ~699 mi | 3–7 days | $3,146 – $4,194 | $3,617 – $4,823 |
| Baltimore to Milwaukee | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Frederick to Green Bay | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Annapolis to Milwaukee | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Frederick to Madison | ~782 mi | 3–7 days | $3,519 – $4,692 | $4,047 – $5,396 |
| Baltimore to Green Bay | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Annapolis to Green Bay | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Baltimore to Madison | ~831 mi | 3–7 days | $3,740 – $4,986 | $4,300 – $5,734 |
| Annapolis to Madison | ~849 mi | 3–7 days | $3,821 – $5,094 | $4,394 – $5,858 |
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 Wisconsin end, 174 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wisconsin, moving costs in Wisconsin, or the reverse trip, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Milwaukee, the distance is about 748 miles. From our model that is $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home and $3,871 – $5,161 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,424 – $3,231 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,616 – $2,154. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Maryland and Wisconsin, distances run from 699 to 849 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Wisconsin take?
Baltimore to Milwaukee is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,616 – $2,154 for a two-bedroom home over 748 miles against $3,366 – $4,488 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,424 – $3,231, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 621 people (±602) moved from Maryland to Wisconsin that year, against about 1,695 (±1,681) from Wisconsin to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 30th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.