Moving from Maine to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Baltimore it is about 520 miles and about 9 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 520 to 674 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.
- ~520 miPortland → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,340+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 390 people moved from Maine to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±327), and about 916 went the other way. Between Portland and Baltimore it is about 520 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,340 – $3,120 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 390 people a year (±327), against about 916 (±777) from Maryland to Maine, so Maryland loses about 526 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 40th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| York County | St. Mary's County | 131 ±202* |
| Aroostook County | Anne Arundel County | 62 ±77* |
| Aroostook County | Harford County | 56 ±80* |
| Cumberland County | Baltimore City | 38 ±41* |
| Androscoggin County | Baltimore County | 36 ±57* |
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.
Portland to Baltimore, 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 Maine and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Maine to Maryland
At about 520 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,340 – $3,120 for a two-bedroom home and $2,691 – $3,588 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,685 – $2,246; a freight trailer is $1,123 – $1,498.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,755 – $2,340 | $1,264 – $1,685 | $842 – $1,123 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,106 – $2,808 | $1,516 – $2,022 | $1,011 – $1,348 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,340 – $3,120 | $1,685 – $2,246 | $1,123 – $1,498 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,691 – $3,588 | $1,938 – $2,583 | $1,292 – $1,722 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,042 – $4,056 | $2,190 – $2,920 | $1,460 – $1,947 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,510 – $4,680 | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,685 – $2,246 |
Transport only, for an estimated 520 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 Maine to Maryland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Baltimore | ~520 mi | 3–7 days | $2,340 – $3,120 | $2,691 – $3,588 |
| Portland to Annapolis | ~533 mi | 3–7 days | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Portland to Frederick | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Bangor to Baltimore | ~645 mi | 3–7 days | $2,903 – $3,870 | $3,338 – $4,450 |
| Bangor to Annapolis | ~659 mi | 3–7 days | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
| Bangor to Frederick | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maine
10 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 25 driver inspections (8.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Allen's Transfer & Storage LLCAugusta, ME · USDOT 4357146 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Knowlton Moving and Storage CorpWarren, ME · USDOT 2371561 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maine directory ranks them. At the Maryland end, 414 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maryland, moving costs in Maryland, or the reverse trip, Maryland to Maine. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Baltimore, the distance is about 520 miles. From our model that is $2,340 – $3,120 for a two-bedroom home and $2,691 – $3,588 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,685 – $2,246 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,123 – $1,498. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Maine and Maryland, distances run from 520 to 674 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Maryland take?
Portland to Baltimore is about 9 hours. 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 Maine to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Maine into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 39 listed movers based in Maine, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maine.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,123 – $1,498 for a two-bedroom home over 520 miles against $2,340 – $3,120 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,685 – $2,246, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 390 people (±327) moved from Maine to Maryland that year, against about 916 (±777) from Maryland to Maine. That makes Maine the 40th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.