Moving from Wisconsin to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Baltimore it is about 748 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 699 to 849 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.
- ~748 miMilwaukee → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,366+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,695 people moved from Wisconsin to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,681), and about 621 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and Baltimore it is about 748 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,366 – $4,488 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,695 people a year (±1,681), against about 621 (±602) from Maryland to Wisconsin, so Maryland gains about 1,074 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | Howard County | 227 ±360* |
| Dane County | Anne Arundel County | 152 ±137 |
| Dane County | Baltimore City | 102 ±83 |
| Milwaukee County | Baltimore City | 45 ±49* |
| Dane County | Howard County | 43 ±63* |
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.
Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Maryland
At about 748 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home and $3,871 – $5,161 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,424 – $3,231; a freight trailer is $1,616 – $2,154.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 – $3,366 | $1,818 – $2,424 | $1,212 – $1,616 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,029 – $4,039 | $2,181 – $2,908 | $1,454 – $1,939 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,366 – $4,488 | $2,424 – $3,231 | $1,616 – $2,154 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,871 – $5,161 | $2,787 – $3,716 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,376 – $5,834 | $3,151 – $4,201 | $2,100 – $2,801 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,049 – $6,732 | $3,635 – $4,847 | $2,424 – $3,231 |
Transport only, for an estimated 748 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 Wisconsin to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to Frederick | ~699 mi | 3–7 days | $3,146 – $4,194 | $3,617 – $4,823 |
| Milwaukee to Baltimore | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Green Bay to Frederick | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Milwaukee to Annapolis | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Madison to Frederick | ~782 mi | 3–7 days | $3,519 – $4,692 | $4,047 – $5,396 |
| Green Bay to Baltimore | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Green Bay to Annapolis | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Madison to Baltimore | ~831 mi | 3–7 days | $3,740 – $4,986 | $4,300 – $5,734 |
| Madison to Annapolis | ~849 mi | 3–7 days | $3,821 – $5,094 | $4,394 – $5,858 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wisconsin
56 of the 86 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 391 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 244 vehicle inspections (22.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 385 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Roadready Transfer ServiceWausau, WI · USDOT 284372 | 33 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 33 |
| J M W Transfer IncAppleton, WI · USDOT 453242 | 25 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 25 |
| Elite MoversEau Claire, WI · USDOT 3579816 | 21 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 21 |
| Dufrane Moving and Storage IncFond du Lac, WI · USDOT 684370 | 21 | 1 of 17 | 1 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin, 86 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Baltimore, the distance is about 748 miles. From our model that is $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home and $3,871 – $5,161 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,424 – $3,231 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,616 – $2,154. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and Maryland, distances run from 699 to 849 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Maryland take?
Milwaukee to Baltimore is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Wisconsin to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 174 listed movers based in Wisconsin, 86 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wisconsin.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wisconsin to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,616 – $2,154 for a two-bedroom home over 748 miles against $3,366 – $4,488 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,424 – $3,231, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,695 people (±1,681) moved from Wisconsin to Maryland that year, against about 621 (±602) from Maryland to Wisconsin. That makes Wisconsin the 19th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.