Moving from Maryland to Washington, DC
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 6,900 people living in Washington, DC had lived in Maryland a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Washington, DC, about 41 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 213 licensed movers are based in Maryland.
Who makes this move
6,926
people moved from Maryland to Washington, DC (±1,523)
16,780
moved the other way, from Washington, DC to Maryland (±3,634)
- Washington, DC drew about 4% of the roughly 159,000 people who left Maryland for another state.
- More people moved from Washington, DC to Maryland than this way, by about 9,900.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Maryland went
Most common moves out of Maryland
- Virginia25,000
- Pennsylvania18,000
- Florida16,000
- Texas9,400
- California8,900
- North Carolina8,900
- New York8,400
- Delaware7,000
Where people moving to Washington, DC came from
- Virginia7,200
- Maryland6,900
- California4,600
- Pennsylvania3,800
- New York3,100
- Illinois2,800
- New Jersey2,500
- Colorado2,400
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Baltimore to Washington, DC, about 41 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Licensed movers based in Maryland
See all 213Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Hyattsville, MD · USDOT 3482542
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
Millersville, MD · USDOT 3473227
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
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Questions about moving from Maryland to Washington, DC
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Washington, DC?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Washington, DC, about 41 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Maryland to Washington, DC?
About 6,900 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 6,926, with a margin of error of ±1,523. About 17,000 moved from Washington, DC to Maryland the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Maryland to Washington, DC?
Baltimore to Washington, DC is about 41 miles by road, estimated from the straight line between the cities. A mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Maryland to Washington, DC?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Maryland to Washington, DC?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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