Moving from Pennsylvania to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Baltimore it is about 104 miles and about 2 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 77 to 336 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.
- ~104 miPhiladelphia → Baltimore
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $468+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 12,638 people moved from Pennsylvania to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,389), and about 18,254 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Baltimore it is about 104 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $468 – $624 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,638 people a year (±2,389), against about 18,254 (±3,761) from Maryland to Pennsylvania, so Maryland loses about 5,616 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 3rd-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 | Baltimore County | 639 ±289 |
| Philadelphia County | Baltimore City | 503 ±317 |
| Allegheny County | Montgomery County | 410 ±208 |
| Philadelphia County | Montgomery County | 380 ±231 |
| York County | Carroll County | 371 ±233 |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Maryland
At about 104 miles, full-service movers should land around $468 – $624 for a two-bedroom home and $538 – $718 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $337 – $449; a freight trailer is $225 – $300.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $468 – $624 | $337 – $449 | $225 – $300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $538 – $718 | $388 – $517 | $258 – $344 |
| 4 bedrooms | $608 – $811 | $438 – $584 | $292 – $389 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $702 – $936 | $505 – $674 | $337 – $449 |
Transport only, for an estimated 104 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 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg to Frederick | ~77 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Harrisburg to Baltimore | ~81 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Philadelphia to Baltimore | ~104 mi | 1–3 days | $468 – $624 | $538 – $718 |
| Harrisburg to Annapolis | ~107 mi | 1–3 days | $482 – $642 | $554 – $738 |
| Philadelphia to Annapolis | ~114 mi | 1–3 days | $513 – $684 | $590 – $787 |
| Allentown to Baltimore | ~127 mi | 1–3 days | $572 – $762 | $657 – $876 |
| Allentown to Annapolis | ~145 mi | 1–3 days | $653 – $870 | $750 – $1,001 |
| Philadelphia to Frederick | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Allentown to Frederick | ~153 mi | 1–3 days | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Pittsburgh to Frederick | ~180 mi | 1–3 days | $810 – $1,080 | $931 – $1,242 |
| Pittsburgh to Baltimore | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| Pittsburgh to Annapolis | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Erie to Frederick | ~273 mi | 1–3 days | $1,229 – $1,638 | $1,413 – $1,884 |
| Erie to Baltimore | ~312 mi | 1–3 days | $1,404 – $1,872 | $1,615 – $2,153 |
| Erie to Annapolis | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Baltimore, the distance is about 104 miles. From our model that is $468 – $624 for a two-bedroom home and $538 – $718 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $337 – $449 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $225 – $300. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Maryland, distances run from 77 to 336 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Maryland take?
Philadelphia to Baltimore is about 2 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 Pennsylvania to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $225 – $300 for a two-bedroom home over 104 miles against $468 – $624 with full-service movers. A container, about $337 – $449, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,638 people (±2,389) moved from Pennsylvania to Maryland that year, against about 18,254 (±3,761) from Maryland to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.