Moving from New York to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Baltimore it is about 197 miles and about 4 hours; the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 197 to 347 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.
- ~197 miNew York City → Baltimore
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $887+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 12,198 people moved from New York to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,420), and about 8,400 went the other way. Between New York City and Baltimore it is about 197 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $887 – $1,182 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,198 people a year (±3,420), against about 8,400 (±2,298) from Maryland to New York, so Maryland gains about 3,798 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 4th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | Baltimore County | 665 ±516 |
| New York County | Montgomery County | 545 ±303 |
| Kings County | Baltimore City | 434 ±281 |
| Kings County | Montgomery County | 380 ±148 |
| Nassau County | Prince George's County | 337 ±228 |
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.
New York City 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 New York and Maryland.
Cost of moving from New York to Maryland
At about 197 miles, full-service movers should land around $887 – $1,182 for a two-bedroom home and $1,019 – $1,359 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $638 – $851; a freight trailer is $426 – $567.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $665 – $887 | $479 – $638 | $319 – $426 |
| 1 bedroom | $798 – $1,064 | $574 – $766 | $383 – $511 |
| 2 bedrooms | $887 – $1,182 | $638 – $851 | $426 – $567 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,019 – $1,359 | $734 – $979 | $489 – $652 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,152 – $1,537 | $830 – $1,106 | $553 – $738 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,330 – $1,773 | $957 – $1,277 | $638 – $851 |
Transport only, for an estimated 197 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 New York to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City to Baltimore | ~197 mi | 1–3 days | $887 – $1,182 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| New York City to Annapolis | ~208 mi | 1–3 days | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Yonkers to Baltimore | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Mount Vernon to Baltimore | ~215 mi | 1–3 days | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| New Rochelle to Baltimore | ~218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Yonkers to Annapolis | ~225 mi | 1–3 days | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Mount Vernon to Annapolis | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| New Rochelle to Annapolis | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| New York City to Frederick | ~235 mi | 1–3 days | $1,058 – $1,410 | $1,216 – $1,622 |
| Yonkers to Frederick | ~248 mi | 1–3 days | $1,116 – $1,488 | $1,283 – $1,711 |
| Mount Vernon to Frederick | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| New Rochelle to Frederick | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Buffalo to Frederick | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Rochester to Frederick | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Syracuse to Frederick | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Syracuse to Baltimore | ~304 mi | 1–3 days | $1,368 – $1,824 | $1,573 – $2,098 |
| Rochester to Baltimore | ~317 mi | 1–3 days | $1,427 – $1,902 | $1,640 – $2,187 |
| Utica to Baltimore | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Buffalo to Baltimore | ~321 mi | 1–3 days | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,661 – $2,215 |
| Albany to Baltimore | ~322 mi | 1–3 days | $1,449 – $1,932 | $1,666 – $2,222 |
| Utica to Frederick | ~325 mi | 1–3 days | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,682 – $2,242 |
| Schenectady to Baltimore | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Syracuse to Annapolis | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Albany to Annapolis | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Utica to Annapolis | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Albany to Frederick | ~342 mi | 1–3 days | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Rochester to Annapolis | ~343 mi | 1–3 days | $1,544 – $2,058 | $1,775 – $2,367 |
| Schenectady to Frederick | ~345 mi | 1–3 days | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Schenectady to Annapolis | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Buffalo to Annapolis | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York 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 New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Baltimore, the distance is about 197 miles. From our model that is $887 – $1,182 for a two-bedroom home and $1,019 – $1,359 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $638 – $851 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $426 – $567. Across the 30 city pairs we price between New York and Maryland, distances run from 197 to 347 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Maryland take?
New York City to Baltimore 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 New York to Maryland?
Yes. A move from New York into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $426 – $567 for a two-bedroom home over 197 miles against $887 – $1,182 with full-service movers. A container, about $638 – $851, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,198 people (±3,420) moved from New York to Maryland that year, against about 8,400 (±2,298) from Maryland to New York. That makes New York the 4th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.