Wilmington, NC

Baltimore, MD → Wilmington, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Baltimore to Wilmington

About 423 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,210–$4,780, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 93 in Wilmington.

  • 423 miroad distance
  • 8 hdriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,210–$4,7802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 423 miles (359 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,335 (786 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Baltimore

The route from Baltimore, MD to Wilmington, NC covers roughly 423 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,210 to $4,780 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 8 h.

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 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.

Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Wilmington about 126,809. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 2,246), 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.

Cost of moving from Baltimore to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 423 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,290 $1,570 $1,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,930 $2,350 $2,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,210 $3,920 $4,780
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,070 $8,620 $10,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$580–$830

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,210–$4,780

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

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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 Wilmington (destination)

Port City Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
223391
MC
174301
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1010926
MC
425982
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Miracle Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461529
MC
852349
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

J & C Custom Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951979
MC
407784
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28412 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
916912
MC
397132
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Two Men And A Truck Wilmington Nc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4579933
MC
1822984
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Just Move It

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3250986
MC
1148366
Based in
Wilmington, NC 28405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3120022
MC
87417
Based in
Leland, NC 28451 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 93 movers in Wilmington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,910 for a studio, $1,930 to $2,870 for a one-bedroom, $3,210 to $4,780 for a two-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,650 for a three-bedroom and $7,070 to $10,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Baltimore?

About 423 road miles (359 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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–Wilmington corridor.