Flint, MI

Baltimore, MD → Flint, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Baltimore to Flint

About 530 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,580–$5,320, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 142 in Flint.

  • 530 miroad distance
  • 9 h 50 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,580–$5,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 530 miles (449 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 50 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,335 (786 interstate)
Movers at destination
142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Baltimore

The route from Baltimore, MD to Flint, MI covers roughly 530 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,580 to $5,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 50 min.

On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.

Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Flint about 79,000. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 2,430), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Baltimore to Flint

Full-service estimate for 530 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,750 $2,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,150 $2,620 $3,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,580 $4,360 $5,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,720 $6,980 $8,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,870 $9,600 $11,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$840–$1,190

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,490–$2,200

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,580–$5,320

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Baltimore (origin)

Cowan Intermodal Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
215194
MC
155424
Based in
Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
239 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Baltimore Tank Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
84666
MC
118899
Based in
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Giant Food

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
110018
MC
170440
Based in
Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
121 trucks, 282 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cowan Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
917652
MC
396918
Based in
Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Flicks Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3046843
MC
47885
Based in
Rosedale, MD 21237 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Azt Autos LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2932214
MC
990235
Based in
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Lancaster Foods LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328357
MC
511503
Based in
Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Atlantic Nationwide Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
582826
MC
280577
Based in
Sparrows Point, MD 21219 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 1,335 movers in Baltimore

Near Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1387252
Based in
Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1643406
MC
990686
Based in
Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2010508
MC
708740
Based in
Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3250225
MC
1022712
Based in
Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1483024
MC
558950
Based in
Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2208246
MC
766227
Based in
Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4023358
MC
1518145
Based in
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4207433
MC
1624182
Based in
Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Flint?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $2,150 to $3,190 for a one-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,320 for a two-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,520 for a three-bedroom and $7,870 to $11,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Baltimore?

About 530 road miles (449 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland into Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Baltimore to Flint?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,200. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Baltimore–Flint corridor.