Moving from Maine to Maryland ($3,000-$7,000)
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The cost to move from Maine to Maryland ranges from $3,000 to $7,000 with full-service movers, based on 989 real quotes from moveBuddha users. Rather than quote you a flat average, our moving cost calculator factors in your exact distance, home size, and move date to price this specific Maine to Maryland route. This 652-mile route guide draws on our review of 15 movers based in Maine.
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Maryland?
The average cost of moving from Maine to Maryland with full-service movers typically ranges between $3,000 to $7,000 for a 2-3 bedroom home. We calculated this average by reviewing 989 real-time quotes provided to moveBuddha users over the past 90 days. The average moving distance quoted was 652 miles.
The final price of your Maine to Maryland move will be dependent on the type of mover you choose, how much you're moving, time of year, distance, access, and add-on services. Get a free and accurate estimate using our moving cost calculator.
The rates below are for full-service movers, meaning the crew loads, transports, and unloads your belongings for you:
| Move Size | Full-Service Mover Cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,500 - $4,500 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $3,000 - $7,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,750 - $10,500 |
How much do moving containers cost from Maine to Maryland?
A moving container from Maine to Maryland costs between $750 and $3,750, depending on how much you're moving. For a 2-3 bedroom home, expect $1,500 to $3,000, roughly 60% less than full-service movers on this route. You pack and load the container yourself; the container company handles the 652-mile drive.
| Move Size | Moving Container Cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $750 - $2,000 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,000 - $3,750 |
How much does a rental truck cost from Maine to Maryland?
A rental truck from Maine to Maryland costs between $575 and $1,475. For a 2-3 bedroom home, budget $625 to $1,225, about 85% less than hiring full-service movers. That figure covers the truck itself; with gas in Maine averaging $3.03 per gallon, fuel for the 652-mile drive, plus insurance, equipment rental, and lodging, all land on top of the base rate.
| Move Size | Rental Truck Cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $575 - $1,025 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $625 - $1,225 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $775 - $1,475 |
Add-on costs for a Maine to Maryland move
The figures above are linehaul: crew time on both ends plus 652 miles of transport. Accessorial charges are quoted separately, and on a Maine to Maryland route they commonly add 10% to 22% to the final invoice.
At 652 miles, a Maine to Maryland move is typically a one-to-two-day haul. That's the range where storage-in-transit and shuttle fees start appearing on quotes, since your shipment may sit briefly before a delivery window opens in Maryland. Guaranteed-delivery upgrades are available but uncommon at this distance.
Cost of living is close between Maine and Maryland, so accessorial pricing on this route lands near national averages at both ends. Distance, not local labor rates, is what drives the numbers below.
| Add-On Service | Typical Cost (Maine to Maryland) |
|---|---|
| Full packing service | $675 - $1,750 |
| Packing materials only | $150 - $425 |
| Specialty item (piano, safe, pool table) | $325 - $900 |
| Appliance disconnect & reconnect | $100 - $275 |
| Stair or elevator carry | $75 - $250 |
| Storage-in-transit (per month) | $175 - $425 |
| Shuttle service at delivery | $200 - $575 |
| Auto transport (1 vehicle) | $400 - $575 |
| Full-value protection | 1% - 2% of declared shipment value |
Released-value protection at 60¢ per pound is included at no charge on every interstate move, but it pays out almost nothing on a damaged item. A 40-pound TV settles at $24. Full-value protection is the line item most worth the money on a 652-mile haul. Our moving cost calculator prices these accessorials into your Maine to Maryland estimate up front instead of leaving them to surface on moving day.
Our recommended Maine to Maryland Movers
Compare movers for your Maine to Maryland move
We've vetted the long-distance movers operating out of Maine, so you can shortlist a few before requesting quotes for your Maryland move:
24 Bridgton Road, Westbrook, ME 04092
75 Pinetree Industrial Park, Portland, ME 04102
85 Eisenhower Drive, Westbrook, ME 04092
Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine
422 1/2 Fore St, Suite #1, Portland, ME 04101
41 Graham St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Alternate Maine to Maryland moving options
DIY moving options offer real cost savings on a Maine to Maryland move, with the right choice depending on how hands-on you want to be. Moving containers run about 60% less than full-service interstate movers, and rental trucks come in around 85% less.
With a rental truck (ex: U-Haul), you handle all the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus added costs like fuel, insurance, and equipment rentals on top of the base rate. If you'd rather skip the heavy lifting, local labor-only crews in Maine run $59 - $80 per hour to load the truck for you, while you still drive and unload on the Maryland end.
With a moving container (ex: PODS), you handle the packing and loading in Maine on your own timeline, and the container company will drop it off in Maryland for you to unload. A standard 16-foot container (the size most 2-3 bedroom interstate moves need) typically runs $321 - $825 to rent in Maine, before the long-distance haul fee shown above is added.
Why moveBuddha is the smarter way to find a mover:
Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 989 real quotes from Maine to Maryland, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Maryland to Maine guide.
Maine to Maryland cost of living comparison
Cost of living, job markets, housing affordability, and lifestyle tend to drive most state-to-state moves, which is why we track moving trends across every major U.S. route. Here's how Maine stacks up against Maryland on the factors that matter most for this move:
| Factor | Maine | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 100 | 100 |
| Average household income | $68,251 | $98,461 |
| Median home value | $401,297 | $418,438 |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| State income tax | 5.8% | 5.75% |
The cost of living in Maryland is comparable to Maine, so most people making this move are driven by career, family, or personal reasons rather than cost differences. Day-to-day expenses should feel familiar after you settle in.
Getting to know Maryland
Maryland is nicknamed the Old Line State. People who've made this move point to ample economic opportunity, diverse outdoor activities, and beautiful coastline as the biggest draws. Maryland’s baseball team is named after a poem. The Baltimore Ravens are named after the famous poem, The Raven, by Edgar Allen Poe. Poe was from Baltimore and his house is now a historical landmark that is open for tours.
Coming from Maine, where winters average 7°F, expect winters in Maryland to run about 18° milder. Maryland has a wide array of climates, due to local variances in elevation, proximity to water, and protection from colder weather due to downslope winds. The eastern half of Maryland — which includes the cities of Ocean City, Salisbury, Annapolis, and the southern and eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore — lies on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, with flat topography and sandy or muddy soil. This region has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and a short, mild-to-cool winter
And in case you're feeling nostalgic once you're settled: Outside of Alaska, Maine has the largest population of Moose in the United States.
Moving from Maine to Maryland FAQs
Are full-service movers worth it for a Maine to Maryland move?
People making the Maine to Maryland move are often chasing delicious food in Maryland — the kind of move worth protecting with professional handling rather than risking on a DIY haul.
Full-service movers are worth it for a Maine to Maryland move when any of the following apply: you're moving a large home (3+ bedrooms), your timeline is tight, you have high-value or fragile items that need professional handling, or you can't take time away from work to manage the logistics of a multi-day drive across state lines.
DIY options make more sense when you're moving a smaller home (1-2 bedrooms), cost is the primary constraint, and you have the time and physical capacity to handle loading, driving, and unloading yourself. Moving containers, about 60% less than full-service, are the best middle-ground for people who want to skip the drive but still save significantly over full-service pricing.
How long does it take to move from Maine to Maryland?
Expect 1 - 6 days between pickup and delivery for a full-service Maine to Maryland move. The exact timing shifts with distance, your carrier's route schedule, and whether other shipments are consolidated onto the same truck.
Moving containers take longer than full-service, typically 1 - 2 weeks from when you finish loading to delivery at your new home, because they ship by ground freight on a scheduled run. Rental trucks give you the most control over timing since you drive directly to Maryland, but add 1 - 2 days of driving depending on the distance.
Should I ship my car when moving from Maine to Maryland?
The choice to ship your car versus drive it yourself mostly boils down to distance, how much time you have, and how many vehicles are making the trip. Auto transport for a Maine to Maryland move typically costs $600 - $1,500 depending on distance and vehicle type, with open transport on the lower end and enclosed transport for higher-value vehicles running more.
Most people shipping their car on a long-distance move do so when the drive would take more than 2 days, they're relocating more than 1 vehicle, or they'd rather fly directly to Maryland and start settling in without a multi-day drive. If you can make the drive in a day, driving yourself is usually cheaper.
See our Maine car shipping guide for vetted auto transport companies and current pricing for this route.
How far in advance should I book an interstate move?
Book your 652-mile Maine to Maryland move 4 - 8 weeks in advance for off-season dates (October - April), and 8 - 12 weeks in advance for peak season dates (mid-May - mid-September). Booking earlier gives you better availability, lower rates, and more flexibility on pickup and delivery dates.
Peak season demand drives both rates and crew availability tighter industry-wide, so movers book up faster between mid-May and mid-September regardless of destination. For off-season moves, 4 weeks is usually enough notice for most full-service movers, but earlier booking still gives you more pricing leverage.
Who regulates interstate moves?
Interstate moves (any move that crosses state lines, like a Maine to Maryland relocation) are regulated federally by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Every interstate mover needs a valid USDOT number — verify one for free at FMCSA's carrier lookup tool, and report violations to FMCSA at 1-888-368-7238.
In Maine: Although a local license is not required in Maine, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. In Maryland: Although a local license is not required in Maryland, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number.
Popular Maine to Maryland moving routes
These are the most common city-to-city moves on the Maine to Maryland corridor. Each guide covers local mover recommendations, cost estimates specific to those metro areas, and neighborhood information to help you plan your destination.
Moving from Maine to Maryland: the bottom line
The cost to move from Maine to Maryland ranges from $3,000 - $7,000 for a 2-3 bedroom home with full-service movers. Moving containers and rental trucks cost 60% - 85% less for the same move. For most people making this 652-mile relocation, hiring a full-service mover is the most reliable option, especially for larger homes, time-sensitive moves, or relocations involving high-value items.
To get the best price, collect at least 3 quotes, book 4 - 12 weeks in advance depending on your season, and schedule a mid-week, mid-month pickup date when possible. Use our moving cost calculator to compare costs across all service types for your specific home size.
