Moving from Vermont to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Baltimore it is about 465 miles and about 8 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 465 to 486 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.
- ~465 miBurlington → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,093+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 345 people moved from Vermont to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±347), and about 956 went the other way. Between Burlington and Baltimore it is about 465 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,093 – $2,790 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 345 people a year (±347), against about 956 (±699) from Maryland to Vermont, so Maryland loses about 611 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 42nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Windham County | Anne Arundel County | 55 ±64* |
| Windsor County | Baltimore County | 44 ±66* |
| Washington County | Montgomery County | 36 ±44* |
| Lamoille County | Baltimore City | 33 ±54* |
| Washington County | Talbot County | 24 ±40* |
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.
Burlington 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 Vermont and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Maryland
At about 465 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,093 – $2,790 for a two-bedroom home and $2,406 – $3,209 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,507 – $2,009; a freight trailer is $1,004 – $1,339.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,569 – $2,093 | $1,130 – $1,507 | $753 – $1,004 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,883 – $2,511 | $1,356 – $1,808 | $904 – $1,205 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,093 – $2,790 | $1,507 – $2,009 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,406 – $3,209 | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,155 – $1,540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 – $3,627 | $1,959 – $2,611 | $1,306 – $1,741 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,139 – $4,185 | $2,260 – $3,013 | $1,507 – $2,009 |
Transport only, for an estimated 465 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 Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Baltimore | ~465 mi | 3–7 days | $2,093 – $2,790 | $2,406 – $3,209 |
| Montpelier to Baltimore | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Burlington to Frederick | ~479 mi | 3–7 days | $2,156 – $2,874 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| Burlington to Annapolis | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Montpelier to Annapolis | ~486 mi | 3–7 days | $2,187 – $2,916 | $2,515 – $3,353 |
| Montpelier to Frederick | ~486 mi | 3–7 days | $2,187 – $2,916 | $2,515 – $3,353 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Vermont
7 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Vermont 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 Vermont. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Baltimore, the distance is about 465 miles. From our model that is $2,093 – $2,790 for a two-bedroom home and $2,406 – $3,209 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,507 – $2,009 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,004 – $1,339. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Vermont and Maryland, distances run from 465 to 486 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Maryland take?
Burlington to Baltimore is about 8 hours. 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 Vermont to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 18 listed movers based in Vermont, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Vermont.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,004 – $1,339 for a two-bedroom home over 465 miles against $2,093 – $2,790 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,507 – $2,009, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 345 people (±347) moved from Vermont to Maryland that year, against about 956 (±699) from Maryland to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.