Arlington, VA → Baltimore, MD · Local move
About 46 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,320–$1,970, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 1,335 in Baltimore.
Baltimore sits about 46 miles northeast of Arlington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Maryland that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 26 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,320 and $1,970, before packing or storage.
On the Arlington side there are 1,290 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (809 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,335 around Baltimore (786 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Baltimore.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Baltimore about 569,997. The two cities have comparable density (9,180 and 7,240 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $720 | $880 | $1,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $830 | $1,020 | $1,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,480 |
$200–$280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,320–$1,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Arlington, VA → Baltimore, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Legal name: Giant Of Maryland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $720 to $1,070 for a studio, $830 to $1,240 for a one-bedroom, $1,320 to $1,970 for a two-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a three-bedroom and $3,010 to $4,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 46 road miles (39 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 26 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Maryland makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Arlington–Baltimore corridor.