($367+) Baltimore, MD to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Akron, OH

Full-service movers for the 350-mile relocation from Baltimore, Maryland, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,033 and $6,425. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $265 - $1,764, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Baltimore typically charge a base rate around $263 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Baltimore to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,033 - $3,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,694 - $4,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,688 - $6,425

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 Baltimore to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of Baltimore movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Baltimore to Akron?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Baltimore, MD?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Akron with a local mover averages $1,694 - $4,421. Working with a local mover based in Baltimore, MD often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Baltimore, MD to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $935 and $2,791. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Baltimore runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Baltimore to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $935 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,646 - $2,791

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 $617 in Baltimore, MD. 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 $66 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $132 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 Akron, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Baltimore to Akron?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Baltimore, MD to Akron, OH

A rental truck for this 350-mile move from Baltimore, Maryland, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $371 and $878. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $98 - $112
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Baltimore to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $371 - $619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $384 - $749
• 4+ bedrooms: $480 - $878

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 $66 and $309.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $132.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $98 and $112 for the 350-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 $617 for 2 movers in Baltimore, Maryland, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore to Akron?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. 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 Baltimore, MD to Akron, OH

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 Baltimore, Maryland, to Akron, Ohio. 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 $956 and $1,808.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Baltimore to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $792 - $1,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $956 - $1,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,241 - $2,210

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $66 - $132 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Baltimore, Maryland, typically costs $617.

What are the best freight companies from Baltimore to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Baltimore, MD vs Akron, OH

Good news for your budget: Akron isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Baltimore. Cost of living index runs 81 there against 93 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 64/100 and 27.28/100 here versus 48/100 and 50.39/100 there.