Moving from Rhode Island to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Baltimore it is about 378 miles and about 7 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 370 to 415 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.
- ~378 miProvidence → Baltimore
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,701+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 919 people moved from Rhode Island to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±667), and about 476 went the other way. Between Providence and Baltimore it is about 378 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,701 – $2,268 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 919 people a year (±667), against about 476 (±505) from Maryland to Rhode Island, so Maryland gains about 443 people a year on this exchange. Rhode Island is the 28th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport County | Montgomery County | 153 ±129 |
| Providence County | Baltimore City | 74 ±126* |
| Kent County | Baltimore County | 52 ±79* |
| Newport County | Baltimore City | 41 ±35 |
| Newport County | Anne Arundel County | 33 ±32 |
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.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Maryland
At about 378 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,701 – $2,268 for a two-bedroom home and $1,956 – $2,608 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,225 – $1,633; a freight trailer is $816 – $1,089.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,276 – $1,701 | $919 – $1,225 | $612 – $816 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,531 – $2,041 | $1,102 – $1,470 | $735 – $980 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,225 – $1,633 | $816 – $1,089 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,956 – $2,608 | $1,408 – $1,878 | $939 – $1,252 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,211 – $2,948 | $1,592 – $2,123 | $1,061 – $1,415 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,552 – $3,402 | $1,837 – $2,449 | $1,225 – $1,633 |
Transport only, for an estimated 378 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 Rhode Island to Maryland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Baltimore | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Providence to Baltimore | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Warwick to Annapolis | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Providence to Annapolis | ~387 mi | 1–3 days | $1,742 – $2,322 | $2,003 – $2,670 |
| Warwick to Frederick | ~408 mi | 3–7 days | $1,836 – $2,448 | $2,111 – $2,815 |
| Providence to Frederick | ~415 mi | 3–7 days | $1,868 – $2,490 | $2,148 – $2,863 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Baltimore, the distance is about 378 miles. From our model that is $1,701 – $2,268 for a two-bedroom home and $1,956 – $2,608 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,225 – $1,633 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $816 – $1,089. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Maryland, distances run from 370 to 415 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Maryland take?
Providence to Baltimore is about 7 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 Rhode Island to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $816 – $1,089 for a two-bedroom home over 378 miles against $1,701 – $2,268 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,225 – $1,633, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 919 people (±667) moved from Rhode Island to Maryland that year, against about 476 (±505) from Maryland to Rhode Island. That makes Rhode Island the 28th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.