Cowan Intermodal Group LLC
- 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, MD → New Bern, NC · Regional long-distance move
About 344 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,920–$4,340, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 120 in New Bern.
Moving from Baltimore to New Bern is a regional long-distance move of roughly 344 road miles, heading south from Maryland to North Carolina.
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 $2,920 to $4,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 38 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 120 around New Bern (60 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 New Bern.
Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and New Bern about 32,000. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 1,099), 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 North Carolina than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,690 | $6,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
$500–$710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,330–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,920–$4,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baltimore, MD → New Bern, NC. 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: Giant Of Maryland LLC
Legal name: D&d LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,610 for a one-bedroom, $2,920 to $4,340 for a two-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a three-bedroom and $6,420 to $9,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 344 road miles (292 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 38 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Maryland into North Carolina 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 $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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 Baltimore–New Bern corridor.