Moving from Ohio to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Baltimore it is about 400 miles and about 7 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 286 to 502 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.
- ~400 miColumbus → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,800+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 963 people moved from Ohio to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±448), and about 3,749 went the other way. Between Columbus and Baltimore it is about 400 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,800 – $2,400 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 963 people a year (±448), against about 3,749 (±1,381) from Maryland to Ohio, so Maryland loses about 2,786 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 27th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | Baltimore County | 311 ±378* |
| Franklin County | Montgomery County | 209 ±149 |
| Lake County | Prince George's County | 158 ±124 |
| Clermont County | St. Mary's County | 135 ±199* |
| Cuyahoga County | Baltimore City | 114 ±70 |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Maryland
At about 400 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home and $2,070 – $2,760 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,296 – $1,728; a freight trailer is $864 – $1,152.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 – $1,800 | $972 – $1,296 | $648 – $864 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,166 – $1,555 | $778 – $1,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 – $2,400 | $1,296 – $1,728 | $864 – $1,152 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 – $2,760 | $1,490 – $1,987 | $994 – $1,325 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 – $3,120 | $1,685 – $2,246 | $1,123 – $1,498 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,700 – $3,600 | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,296 – $1,728 |
Transport only, for an estimated 400 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 Ohio to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron to Frederick | ~286 mi | 1–3 days | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Cleveland to Frederick | ~311 mi | 1–3 days | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
| Akron to Baltimore | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Columbus to Frederick | ~349 mi | 1–3 days | $1,571 – $2,094 | $1,806 – $2,408 |
| Akron to Annapolis | ~353 mi | 1–3 days | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Cleveland to Baltimore | ~359 mi | 1–3 days | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| Cleveland to Annapolis | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Columbus to Baltimore | ~400 mi | 3–7 days | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Columbus to Annapolis | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Toledo to Frederick | ~416 mi | 3–7 days | $1,872 – $2,496 | $2,153 – $2,870 |
| Dayton to Frederick | ~422 mi | 3–7 days | $1,899 – $2,532 | $2,184 – $2,912 |
| Cincinnati to Frederick | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Toledo to Baltimore | ~465 mi | 3–7 days | $2,093 – $2,790 | $2,406 – $3,209 |
| Dayton to Baltimore | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Toledo to Annapolis | ~483 mi | 3–7 days | $2,174 – $2,898 | $2,500 – $3,333 |
| Dayton to Annapolis | ~484 mi | 3–7 days | $2,178 – $2,904 | $2,505 – $3,340 |
| Cincinnati to Baltimore | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Cincinnati to Annapolis | ~502 mi | 3–7 days | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Baltimore, the distance is about 400 miles. From our model that is $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home and $2,070 – $2,760 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,296 – $1,728 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $864 – $1,152. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Ohio and Maryland, distances run from 286 to 502 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Maryland take?
Columbus to Baltimore is about 7 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 Ohio to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $864 – $1,152 for a two-bedroom home over 400 miles against $1,800 – $2,400 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,296 – $1,728, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 963 people (±448) moved from Ohio to Maryland that year, against about 3,749 (±1,381) from Maryland to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 27th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.