($522+) Nashville, TN to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Baltimore, MD

For the 703-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Baltimore, Maryland, full-service movers cost between $1,662 and $8,353. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $301 - $2,004 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Nashville generally start around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,662 - $4,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,533 - $5,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,193 - $8,353

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 Nashville to Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,029 and $3,434. 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 Nashville runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,868
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,671
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,882 - $3,434

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $701 in Nashville, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Baltimore, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Baltimore?

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 Nashville, TN to Baltimore, MD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 703 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Baltimore, Maryland, running $543 - $1,496. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $224 - $256
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $543 - $1,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $609 - $1,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $690 - $1,496

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 $75 and $351.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $224 and $256 for the 703-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 $701 for 2 movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Nashville, TN to Baltimore, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Baltimore, Maryland. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $902 and $2,180.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $947 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,158 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,506 - $2,973

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $701.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Baltimore?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Baltimore, MD

Nashville and Baltimore land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 105 in Nashville and 93 in Baltimore, and rent tracks closely too ($1,971/mo vs. $1,600/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (96 vs 64) and safety scores (50.9 vs 27.28) come out about the same too.