Moving from Tennessee to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Baltimore it is about 694 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 499 to 924 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.
- ~694 miNashville → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,123+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,242 people moved from Tennessee to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±692), and about 1,915 went the other way. Between Nashville and Baltimore it is about 694 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,123 – $4,164 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,242 people a year (±692), against about 1,915 (±742) from Maryland to Tennessee, so Maryland loses about 673 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 25th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Anne Arundel County | 144 ±121 |
| Davidson County | Montgomery County | 112 ±124* |
| Blount County | Montgomery County | 97 ±137* |
| Shelby County | Montgomery County | 94 ±147* |
| Rutherford County | Baltimore County | 93 ±79 |
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.
Nashville 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 Tennessee and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Maryland
At about 694 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,123 – $4,164 for a two-bedroom home and $3,591 – $4,789 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,249 – $2,998; a freight trailer is $1,499 – $1,999.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,342 – $3,123 | $1,686 – $2,249 | $1,124 – $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,811 – $3,748 | $2,024 – $2,698 | $1,349 – $1,799 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,123 – $4,164 | $2,249 – $2,998 | $1,499 – $1,999 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,591 – $4,789 | $2,586 – $3,448 | $1,724 – $2,299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,060 – $5,413 | $2,923 – $3,898 | $1,949 – $2,598 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,685 – $6,246 | $3,373 – $4,497 | $2,249 – $2,998 |
Transport only, for an estimated 694 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 Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Frederick | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Knoxville to Annapolis | ~533 mi | 3–7 days | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Knoxville to Baltimore | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Chattanooga to Frederick | ~616 mi | 3–7 days | $2,772 – $3,696 | $3,188 – $4,250 |
| Chattanooga to Annapolis | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Nashville to Frederick | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Chattanooga to Baltimore | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Nashville to Annapolis | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Nashville to Baltimore | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Memphis to Frederick | ~879 mi | 3–7 days | $3,956 – $5,274 | $4,549 – $6,065 |
| Memphis to Annapolis | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Memphis to Baltimore | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee 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 Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Baltimore, the distance is about 694 miles. From our model that is $3,123 – $4,164 for a two-bedroom home and $3,591 – $4,789 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,249 – $2,998 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,499 – $1,999. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Maryland, distances run from 499 to 924 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Maryland take?
Nashville to Baltimore is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). 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 Tennessee to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,499 – $1,999 for a two-bedroom home over 694 miles against $3,123 – $4,164 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,249 – $2,998, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,242 people (±692) moved from Tennessee to Maryland that year, against about 1,915 (±742) from Maryland to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 25th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.