($648+) Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD Movers
Moving from Orlando, FL, to Baltimore, MD, runs anywhere from $648 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,324 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 885 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,691, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $7,324 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,104 - $3,871, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $648 - $1,698.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Orlando, FL, to Baltimore, MD. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,333 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
Compare moving options from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD
Moving options from Orlando to Baltimore fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $2,333 - $5,420 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 60% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 885 miles and typically takes 2 to 7 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 885-mile route from Orlando to Baltimore, broken down by home size:
- Studio / 1 bedroom: full-service $1,691 - $4,069, container $1,104 - $2,236, rental truck $648 - $1,188, freight trailer $1,047 - $1,954.
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: full-service $2,333 - $5,420, container $1,540 - $2,868, rental truck $692 - $1,426, freight trailer $1,232 - $2,365.
- 4+ bedrooms: full-service $3,653 - $7,324, container $1,950 - $3,871, rental truck $817 - $1,698, freight trailer $1,544 - $3,222.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD
Hiring full-service movers from Orlando, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $1,691 and $7,324. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 885-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $302 - $2,016, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Orlando and Baltimore. For a rough baseline, movers based in Orlando tend to start around $188 plus $80/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Orlando to Baltimore:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,691 - $4,069
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,333 - $5,420
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,653 - $7,324
Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Orlando to Baltimore.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Florida to Maryland. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD
Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $504 - $5,040 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready93% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Big Man Movers Corp. | $202 - $1,210/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $302 - $2,419 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage20% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs55% of local movers | $1,008 - $3,024 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,520 - $10,080 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $755 - $1,434 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items48% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Big Man Movers Corp. | $1,008 - $2,520 |
| Piano | Any piano type80% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Big Man Movers Corp. | $806 - $3,528 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling30% of local movers | $302 - $1,512 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect28% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Cento Family Moving & Storage | $655 - $2,016 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $302 - $15,120+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $302 - $3,528+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to Baltimore?
If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Maryland Motor Truck Association is a good first thing to confirm.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national van lines are the smarter financial choice over local movers in Orlando, FL. Local companies can run 30% - 40% more at that range since they don't consolidate shipments the way interstate carriers do. If a direct, dedicated route with an average 2-day delivery appeals to you, a local mover could be worth it, but that convenience comes at a cost.
Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD
Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,104 and $3,871. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Baltimore. If you go over that window, storage in Orlando adds around $80/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to Baltimore:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $2,236
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,540 - $2,868
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,871
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $706 in Orlando, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
- Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $76 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $151 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
- Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Baltimore, MD, destination before booking.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Florida to Maryland move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,104. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,540 - $2,868, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Orlando to Baltimore?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Orlando to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Orlando:
- Big Man Movers Corp. (4.6/5), 16 years in business
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.9/5), 10 years in business
- Best USA Movers Orlando (5.0/5), 14 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 885 miles from Orlando, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland, running $648 - $1,698. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $284 - $324
- Daily insurance: $30/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
- Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Orlando to Baltimore based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,188
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $692 - $1,426
- 4+ bedrooms: $817 - $1,698
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $648 - $1,698 when pricing out a rental truck from Orlando to Baltimore. Fuel alone runs ($284 - $324) , and overnight lodging ($151/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend an additional $600 - $1,200 beyond the base rate by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $76 and $353.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $151.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $284 and $324 for the 885-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
- Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $706 for 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to Baltimore?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)
The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.
Freight trailer costs from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD
Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Orlando, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.
Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,232 and $2,365.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Orlando to Baltimore:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,954
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,365
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,544 - $3,222
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $76 - $151 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $706.
What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Baltimore?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
- A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Baltimore fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Orlando, FL vs Baltimore, MD
Orlando and Baltimore land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 106 in Orlando and 93 in Baltimore, and rent tracks closely too ($1,943/mo vs. $1,600/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (41 vs 64) and safety scores (50.43 vs 27.28) come out about the same too.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Baltimore, MD to Orlando, FL guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Florida to Maryland over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 229 movers in our Florida network to compare for this 885-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Orlando, FL, to Baltimore, MD, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,691 for a studio to $7,324 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 885-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,104 - $3,871. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $648 - $1,698, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,333 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Social Security Administration and Laureate International Universities.
FAQs: Moving from Orlando, FL, to Baltimore, MD
How long does a move from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What are the best neighborhoods in Baltimore?
For families, Catonsville, Mount Washington, and Pikesville are worth a look in Baltimore. If you're moving solo or without kids, Federal Hill, Fells Point, and Mid-Town Belvedere tend to be popular picks instead.
What is the cheapest way to move from Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $692 - $1,426. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
Is Baltimore a safe place to live?
Baltimore has a safety index of 27.28 out of 100 and a crime index of 72.72, compared to 50.43 and 49.57 in Orlando. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What percentage of Orlando movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 80% of movers in Orlando handle piano moves, and 48% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.