Moving from Texasto Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Baltimore it is about 1,458 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,343 to 2,044 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston 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 Texas and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Texas to Maryland
At about 1,458 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,724 – $6,299; a freight trailer is $3,149 – $4,199.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,921 – $6,561 | $3,543 – $4,724 | $2,362 – $3,149 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,905 – $7,873 | $4,252 – $5,669 | $2,834 – $3,779 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,561 – $8,748 | $4,724 – $6,299 | $3,149 – $4,199 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,545 – $10,060 | $5,433 – $7,243 | $3,622 – $4,829 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,529 – $11,372 | $6,141 – $8,188 | $4,094 – $5,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,842 – $13,122 | $7,086 – $9,448 | $4,724 – $6,299 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,458 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 Texas to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Frederick | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| Garland to Frederick | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Plano to Frederick | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Dallas to Frederick | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Irving to Frederick | ~1,374 mi | 7–14 days | $6,183 – $8,244 | $7,110 – $9,481 |
| Arlington to Frederick | ~1,387 mi | 7–14 days | $6,242 – $8,322 | $7,178 – $9,570 |
| McKinney to Baltimore | ~1,389 mi | 7–14 days | $6,251 – $8,334 | $7,188 – $9,584 |
| McKinney to Annapolis | ~1,390 mi | 7–14 days | $6,255 – $8,340 | $7,193 – $9,591 |
| Garland to Baltimore | ~1,397 mi | 7–14 days | $6,287 – $8,382 | $7,229 – $9,639 |
| Garland to Annapolis | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Plano to Baltimore | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Fort Worth to Frederick | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Plano to Annapolis | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Dallas to Baltimore | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Dallas to Annapolis | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Houston to Frederick | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
| Irving to Baltimore | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Irving to Annapolis | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Arlington to Baltimore | ~1,432 mi | 7–14 days | $6,444 – $8,592 | $7,411 – $9,881 |
| Arlington to Annapolis | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Fort Worth to Baltimore | ~1,445 mi | 7–14 days | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Fort Worth to Annapolis | ~1,446 mi | 7–14 days | $6,507 – $8,676 | $7,483 – $9,977 |
| Houston to Annapolis | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Houston to Baltimore | ~1,458 mi | 7–14 days | $6,561 – $8,748 | $7,545 – $10,060 |
| Austin to Frederick | ~1,528 mi | 7–14 days | $6,876 – $9,168 | $7,907 – $10,543 |
| Austin to Annapolis | ~1,569 mi | 7–14 days | $7,061 – $9,414 | $8,120 – $10,826 |
| Austin to Baltimore | ~1,570 mi | 7–14 days | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Amarillo to Frederick | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| San Antonio to Frederick | ~1,610 mi | 7–14 days | $7,245 – $9,660 | $8,332 – $11,109 |
| Corpus Christi to Frederick | ~1,631 mi | 7–14 days | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Amarillo to Baltimore | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Lubbock to Frederick | ~1,648 mi | 7–14 days | $7,416 – $9,888 | $8,528 – $11,371 |
| San Antonio to Annapolis | ~1,650 mi | 7–14 days | $7,425 – $9,900 | $8,539 – $11,385 |
| Amarillo to Annapolis | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| San Antonio to Baltimore | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Corpus Christi to Annapolis | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| Corpus Christi to Baltimore | ~1,671 mi | 7–14 days | $7,520 – $10,026 | $8,647 – $11,530 |
| Lubbock to Baltimore | ~1,696 mi | 7–14 days | $7,632 – $10,176 | $8,777 – $11,702 |
| Lubbock to Annapolis | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Laredo to Frederick | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| McAllen to Frederick | ~1,759 mi | 7–14 days | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| McAllen to Annapolis | ~1,791 mi | 7–14 days | $8,060 – $10,746 | $9,268 – $12,358 |
| Laredo to Annapolis | ~1,794 mi | 7–14 days | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Laredo to Baltimore | ~1,797 mi | 7–14 days | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| McAllen to Baltimore | ~1,797 mi | 7–14 days | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| El Paso to Frederick | ~1,992 mi | 7–14 days | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| El Paso to Baltimore | ~2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
| El Paso to Annapolis | ~2,044 mi | 7–14 days | $9,198 – $12,264 | $10,578 – $14,104 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,458 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Maryland end
421 household-goods carriers are based in Maryland — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Baltimore runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,561 – $8,748 | $8,201 – $10,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,545 – $10,060 | $9,431 – $12,575 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Baltimore, the distance is about 1,458 miles. From our model that is $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,724 – $6,299 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,149 – $4,199. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Maryland, distances run from 1,343 to 2,044 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Maryland take?
Houston to Baltimore is 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Maryland?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,149 – $4,199 for a two-bedroom home over 1,458 miles against $6,561 – $8,748 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,431 – $12,575 rather than $7,545 – $10,060.