Moving from Virginia to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Baltimore it is about 201 miles and about 4 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 38 to 231 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.
- ~201 miVirginia Beach → Baltimore
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $905+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 28,004 people moved from Virginia to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±5,694), and about 25,183 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Baltimore it is about 201 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $905 – $1,206 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 28,004 people a year (±5,694), against about 25,183 (±4,200) from Maryland to Virginia, so Maryland gains about 2,821 people a year on this exchange. Virginia sends more people to Maryland than any other state; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | Montgomery County | 2,287 ±679 |
| Fairfax County | Prince George's County | 2,065 ±578 |
| Alexandria City | Prince George's County | 1,381 ±423 |
| Arlington County | Montgomery County | 1,264 ±374 |
| Fairfax County | Anne Arundel County | 1,125 ±647 |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Maryland
At about 201 miles, full-service movers should land around $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home and $1,040 – $1,387 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $651 – $868; a freight trailer is $434 – $579.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 – $905 | $488 – $651 | $326 – $434 |
| 1 bedroom | $814 – $1,085 | $586 – $781 | $391 – $521 |
| 2 bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,387 | $749 – $999 | $499 – $666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,176 – $1,568 | $847 – $1,129 | $564 – $753 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,357 – $1,809 | $977 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
Transport only, for an estimated 201 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 Virginia to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Annapolis | ~38 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Arlington to Baltimore | ~45 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Arlington to Frederick | ~48 mi | Same day | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Richmond to Annapolis | ~130 mi | 1–3 days | $585 – $780 | $673 – $897 |
| Richmond to Baltimore | ~150 mi | 1–3 days | $675 – $900 | $776 – $1,035 |
| Richmond to Frederick | ~151 mi | 1–3 days | $680 – $906 | $781 – $1,042 |
| Norfolk to Annapolis | ~172 mi | 1–3 days | $774 – $1,032 | $890 – $1,187 |
| Virginia Beach to Annapolis | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Chesapeake to Annapolis | ~186 mi | 1–3 days | $837 – $1,116 | $963 – $1,283 |
| Norfolk to Baltimore | ~198 mi | 1–3 days | $891 – $1,188 | $1,025 – $1,366 |
| Virginia Beach to Baltimore | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Chesapeake to Baltimore | ~211 mi | 1–3 days | $950 – $1,266 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| Norfolk to Frederick | ~219 mi | 1–3 days | $986 – $1,314 | $1,133 – $1,511 |
| Virginia Beach to Frederick | ~226 mi | 1–3 days | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Chesapeake to Frederick | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Baltimore, the distance is about 201 miles. From our model that is $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home and $1,040 – $1,387 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $651 – $868 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $434 – $579. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Virginia and Maryland, distances run from 38 to 231 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Maryland take?
Virginia Beach to Baltimore is about 4 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 Virginia to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $434 – $579 for a two-bedroom home over 201 miles against $905 – $1,206 with full-service movers. A container, about $651 – $868, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 28,004 people (±5,694) moved from Virginia to Maryland that year, against about 25,183 (±4,200) from Maryland to Virginia. No other state sends more people to Maryland.