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 → York, PA · Short-haul move
About 55 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,340–$1,990, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 163 in York.
The route from Baltimore, MD to York, PA covers roughly 55 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 39 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,340 and $1,990, before packing or storage.
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 163 around York (106 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 York.
Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and York about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (7,240 and 8,466 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $730 | $900 | $1,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,480 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,340–$1,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baltimore, MD → York, PA. 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: Diaz Expressway LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $730 to $1,090 for a studio, $850 to $1,260 for a one-bedroom, $1,340 to $1,990 for a two-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,030 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 55 road miles (46 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 39 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 Maryland into Pennsylvania 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 $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–York corridor.