Virginia to Maryland
Moving from Virginia to Maryland
Reviewers who moved from Virginia to Maryland paid a median $1,700. 28,004 people made the move in 2024, and 25,183 went the other way. Ashburn to Bethesda, the most common run in our file, is 27 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$1,700
median, 26 priced reviews
Moved last year
28,004
VA to MD, 2024
Typical drive
27 mi
Ashburn to Bethesda
Cost of living
+3.8%
MD vs VA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Virginia to Maryland moving cost
Across 26 priced reviews of moves from Virginia to Maryland, the median was $1,700 and the middle half paid $800 to $5,688. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for Local / under 50 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $450–$950 |
| 1 bedroom | $700–$1,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,100–$2,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,700–$3,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,400–$4,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Ashburn to Bethesda drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Virginia to Maryland run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Virginia to Maryland. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nation Capital Movers | Gaithersburg, MD | CarrierUSDOT 2969066 | 2 | 624.9 mean, dated | $7,655 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Harrison's Moving and Storage | Chesapeake, VA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 163878 | 2 | 102.2 mean, dated | $8,000 | 21 Dec 2022 |
| ProAce International Moving and Storage | Gaithersburg, MD | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1182644 | 2 | 84.5 mean, dated | $990 | 13 May 2015 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Virginia to Maryland
5 of 5 · 29 Jul 2026 · reported $5,422
“The team was professional, efficient, and handled everything with great care. They showed up on time, worked quickly without cutting corners, and made the entire moving process smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated their attention to detail and the value for the service provided. I would…”
5 of 5 · 22 Apr 2026 · reported $7,655
“Cant say enough good things- they gave me the best quote when I originally reached out (several other companies quoted me nearly twice as much) and they were exactly on the mark with the time and cost it actually took. They told me they would be there between 12:30 and 2 - at 12:15 they called to…”
5 of 5 · 26 Dec 2024 · reported $1,300
“Victor and Timo did a great job with our local move from Maryland to Virginia. They were on time and were working very efficient. During the whole process they stayed professional and friendly without complaining about anything. Transit was easy and smooth. Victor was updating us during the way…”
What went wrong on this run: of 26 reviews, 42% mention damage and 19% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those two counts sit close together.
Census traffic both ways. In the 2024 ACS, 28,004 people moved from Virginia to Maryland, with a margin of plus or minus 5,694. 25,183 people moved from Maryland to Virginia. Those two counts sit close together. The figures record who changed states, and they do not say why anyone left.
Price parity and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 puts Virginia at 101.1 and Maryland at 105.0, with the US set at 100. Maryland's index is the higher of the two. Both states tax wages. This page does not quote a rate for either state, so check the current rules before you budget the new paycheck.
What the job looks like
Days on the road do not apply to that hop.
A short interstate hop. The most common run in our file is Ashburn to Bethesda, 27 miles, about 1 hours of driving. Days on the road do not apply to that hop. Long-distance moves are still priced by weight and miles, and the bill follows the shipment, not the short clock time.
What the reviews report. Our file holds 26 reviews for this lane, a small sample. The median reported price is $1,700 across 26 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $800 to $5,688. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so treat the median as a marker, not a quote for your house.
Damage and delays. Of those reviews, 42% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a promised clock time. Get that window in the order before you plan the first night in Maryland.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
License before the quote. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority. Confirm both before you sign anything. Use the license lookup so the number on the estimate matches an active household goods record.
Estimate type and the 110 percent rule. Ask whether the price is binding or a not-to-exceed estimate, and keep the basis for the number in the paperwork. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule before you treat a low bid as the full bill.
Window and deposit in writing. Put the delivery window in the order for service and keep a copy you can show later. If a date slips, start with delivery window complaints. Agree the deposit terms in writing as well, and read moving company deposit before any money leaves your account.
Leaving Virginia, arriving in Maryland.
| Virginia | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 101.1 | 105.0 |
| Median home sale price | $499,300 | $477,300 |
| Median days on market | 28 | 34 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 25,183 arrived from Maryland | 28,004 arrived from Virginia |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Virginia, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Virginia homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Virginia to Maryland
27 road miles, about 1 hours at the wheel (1 driving day at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $10 to $15gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $10 to $20gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $12 to $14gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $14 to $22gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Virginia to Maryland moves paid a median $1,700 (26 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 21 Sept 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Virginia to Maryland?
- The 2024 ACS counts 28,004 people moving from Virginia to Maryland, with a margin of plus or minus 5,694. 25,183 people moved from Maryland to Virginia in the same figures. The counts do not record a reason for the move.
- How long is the most common run?
- The most common run in our file is Ashburn to Bethesda, 27 miles and about 1 hours of driving. It is a short interstate hop priced by weight and miles. Delivery is still a window set on the order for service.
- What prices show up in reviews?
- The median reported price is $1,700 across 26 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $800 to $5,688. Home size and distance are mixed in, so the median is not a bid for your move.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of the reviews in our file, 42% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. The delivery you should plan around is the window on the order for service. Ask for that window in writing before moving day.
- What should I check before I book?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority. If the estimate is non-binding, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Put the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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