Rockville, MD → Baltimore, MD · Local move
About 39 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,320–$1,960, delivery in 0–1 days, 526 carriers on the Rockville side and 1,335 in Baltimore.
Baltimore sits about 39 miles northeast of Rockville, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
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 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,320 and $1,960, before packing or storage.
On the Rockville side there are 526 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (327 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,335 around Baltimore (786 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Rockville has a population of about 68,000 and Baltimore about 569,997. Baltimore is the denser city (7,240 people per square mile versus 4,947 in Rockville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $860 | $1,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,010 | $1,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,320–$1,960
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,050 for a studio, $820 to $1,230 for a one-bedroom, $1,320 to $1,960 for a two-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a three-bedroom and $3,030 to $4,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 39 road miles (33 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 13 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.
No. Because both Rockville and Baltimore are in Maryland, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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 Rockville–Baltimore corridor.