New Orleans, LA → Annapolis, MD · Long-distance move
About 1,157 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,090–$7,570, delivery in 3–7 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 199 in Annapolis.
Annapolis sits about 1,157 miles northeast of New Orleans, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Maryland that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,090 to $7,570 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 20 h 39 min.
On the New Orleans side there are 227 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 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 Annapolis.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Annapolis about 41,000. Annapolis is the denser city (5,664 people per square mile versus 2,265 in New Orleans), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,090 | $6,200 | $7,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,140 | $9,930 | $12,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,190 | $13,650 | $16,650 |
$1,640–$2,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,090–$7,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → Annapolis, MD. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,030 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,540 for a one-bedroom, $5,090 to $7,570 for a two-bedroom, $8,140 to $12,110 for a three-bedroom and $11,190 to $16,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,157 road miles (980 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 39 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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 $1,640 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,020. 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 New Orleans–Annapolis corridor.