Moving from Washington to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Baltimore it is about 2,715 miles and 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,400 to 2,767 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.
- ~2,715 miSeattle → Baltimore
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,218+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 1,381 people moved from Washington to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±898), and about 3,010 went the other way. Between Seattle and Baltimore it is about 2,715 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,218 – $16,290 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,381 people a year (±898), against about 3,010 (±1,442) from Maryland to Washington, so Maryland loses about 1,629 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 22nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Montgomery County | 258 ±123 |
| King County | Baltimore City | 225 ±113 |
| Pierce County | Anne Arundel County | 130 ±161* |
| King County | Howard County | 109 ±123* |
| King County | Prince George's County | 88 ±67 |
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.
Seattle 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 Washington and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Washington to Maryland
At about 2,715 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,218 – $16,290 for a two-bedroom home and $14,050 – $18,733 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,797 – $11,729; a freight trailer is $5,864 – $7,819.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,163 – $12,218 | $6,597 – $8,797 | $4,398 – $5,864 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,996 – $14,661 | $7,917 – $10,556 | $5,278 – $7,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,218 – $16,290 | $8,797 – $11,729 | $5,864 – $7,819 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,050 – $18,733 | $10,116 – $13,488 | $6,744 – $8,992 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,883 – $21,177 | $11,436 – $15,247 | $7,624 – $10,165 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,326 – $24,435 | $13,195 – $17,593 | $8,797 – $11,729 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,715 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 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Frederick | ~2,400 mi | 7–14 days | $10,800 – $14,400 | $12,420 – $16,560 |
| Spokane to Baltimore | ~2,448 mi | 7–14 days | $11,016 – $14,688 | $12,668 – $16,891 |
| Spokane to Annapolis | ~2,467 mi | 7–14 days | $11,102 – $14,802 | $12,767 – $17,022 |
| Seattle to Frederick | ~2,666 mi | 7–14 days | $11,997 – $15,996 | $13,797 – $18,395 |
| Tacoma to Frederick | ~2,674 mi | 7–14 days | $12,033 – $16,044 | $13,838 – $18,451 |
| Vancouver to Frederick | ~2,697 mi | 7–14 days | $12,137 – $16,182 | $13,957 – $18,609 |
| Olympia to Frederick | ~2,700 mi | 7–14 days | $12,150 – $16,200 | $13,972 – $18,630 |
| Seattle to Baltimore | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Tacoma to Baltimore | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Seattle to Annapolis | ~2,734 mi | 7–14 days | $12,303 – $16,404 | $14,148 – $18,865 |
| Tacoma to Annapolis | ~2,741 mi | 7–14 days | $12,335 – $16,446 | $14,185 – $18,913 |
| Vancouver to Baltimore | ~2,746 mi | 7–14 days | $12,357 – $16,476 | $14,211 – $18,947 |
| Olympia to Baltimore | ~2,748 mi | 7–14 days | $12,366 – $16,488 | $14,221 – $18,961 |
| Vancouver to Annapolis | ~2,764 mi | 7–14 days | $12,438 – $16,584 | $14,304 – $19,072 |
| Olympia to Annapolis | ~2,767 mi | 7–14 days | $12,452 – $16,602 | $14,319 – $19,092 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Baltimore, the distance is about 2,715 miles. From our model that is $12,218 – $16,290 for a two-bedroom home and $14,050 – $18,733 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,797 – $11,729 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,864 – $7,819. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Washington and Maryland, distances run from 2,400 to 2,767 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Maryland take?
Seattle to Baltimore is 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Washington to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Washington into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,864 – $7,819 for a two-bedroom home over 2,715 miles against $12,218 – $16,290 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,797 – $11,729, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,381 people (±898) moved from Washington to Maryland that year, against about 3,010 (±1,442) from Maryland to Washington. That makes Washington the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.