Moving from Maryland to Florida
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 16,000 people living in Florida had lived in Maryland a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Miami, about 1,130 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600. 213 licensed movers are based in Maryland.
Who makes this move
16,358
people moved from Maryland to Florida (±3,488)
9,358
moved the other way, from Florida to Maryland (±2,214)
- Florida drew about 10% of the roughly 159,000 people who left Maryland for another state.
- More people moved to Florida than the other way, by about 7,000.
- 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 Florida came from
- New York51,000
- Texas45,000
- California36,000
- Georgia34,000
- Pennsylvania34,000
- Virginia29,000
- North Carolina26,000
- Illinois24,000
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 Miami, about 1,130 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,800–$3,200 | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,250–$4,100 | $2,800–$5,050 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,100–$5,600 | $3,850–$6,950 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,850–$7,000 | $4,800–$8,650 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $4,500–$8,150 | $5,600–$10,150 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $5,200–$9,450 | $6,450–$11,700 |
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.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Miami | 1,130 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Baltimore to Tampa | 1,006 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Baltimore to Orlando | 934 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
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 Florida
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Florida?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Miami, about 1,130 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,800–$3,200 and a 4-bedroom about $4,500–$8,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Maryland to Florida?
About 16,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 16,358, with a margin of error of ±3,488. About 9,400 moved from Florida to Maryland the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Maryland to Florida?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 934 to 1,130 miles by road; Baltimore to Miami is about 1,130. Distances are 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 Florida?
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 Florida?
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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