Baltimore, MD

Grand Island, NE → Baltimore, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Island to Baltimore

About 1,359 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 1,335 in Baltimore.

  • 1,359 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,650–$8,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,359 miles (1,152 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
85 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,335 (786 interstate)

Reverse: Baltimore → Grand Island

Moving from Grand Island to Baltimore is a long-distance move of roughly 1,359 road miles, heading east from Nebraska to Maryland.

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 $5,650 to $8,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Grand Island side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 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.

Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Baltimore about 569,997. Baltimore is the denser city (7,240 people per square mile versus 1,764 in Grand Island), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Grand Island to Baltimore

Full-service estimate for 1,359 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,390 $4,130 $5,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,650 $6,890 $8,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,040 $11,030 $13,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,430 $15,160 $18,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,000–$2,820

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

Portable container

$2,230–$3,280

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

Full-service mover

$5,650–$8,410

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 Grand Island (origin)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
54988
MC
135283
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1174681
MC
471083
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2548189
MC
887320
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227519
MC
1635024
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2370201
MC
813134
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2540706
MC
1671268
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2781913
MC
926617
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1370171
MC
523881
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 85 movers in Grand Island

Near Baltimore (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Island to Baltimore?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,040 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,040 to $13,450 for a three-bedroom and $12,430 to $18,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baltimore from Grand Island?

About 1,359 road miles (1,152 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Nebraska 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,000 to $2,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,280. 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 Grand Island–Baltimore corridor.