Jacksonville, FL → Baltimore, MD · Long-distance move
About 805 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,530, delivery in 2–5 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 1,335 in Baltimore.
Moving from Jacksonville to Baltimore is a long-distance move of roughly 805 road miles, heading northeast from Florida 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 $4,390 to $6,530 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 14 h 35 min.
On the Jacksonville side there are 745 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (398 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.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Baltimore about 569,997. Baltimore is the denser city (7,240 people per square mile versus 1,271 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,390 | $5,350 | $6,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,020 | $8,560 | $10,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,650 | $11,770 | $14,360 |
$1,130–$1,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,740–$2,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,390–$6,530
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.
Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC
Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC
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Legal name: Giant Of Maryland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,530 for a two-bedroom, $7,020 to $10,440 for a three-bedroom and $9,650 to $14,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 805 road miles (682 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 35 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Jacksonville–Baltimore corridor.