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How Much Does It Cost to Move From Maryland to New York?

The cost to move from Maryland to New York ranges from $770 to $5,377, with an average cost of $1,600. The average cost of a rental truck is $300 and moving containers is $1,200.

Maryland to New York Moving Cost Breakdown

No two moves on this route price out the same. What you pay comes down to shipment weight, how easy the access is at both ends, packing, and the date you book. Quotes we see between Maryland and New York run from $770 to $5,377, and a $4,607 spread is too wide to budget against, so the table below leads with the average for each option instead of the extremes. Start with our moving cost calculator to narrow that average to your own home size and dates, then check it against real quotes.

Move Option Average Cost
Full-Service Movers $1,600
Rental Trucks $300
Moving Containers $1,200

Recent Maryland to New York Moving Quotes

These are actual quotes from the GoodMigrations partner network on the Maryland to New York route, not modelled estimates. Each row is a real shipment with a real price.

From To Home Size Quoted Cost Carrier Move Date
Accident, MD Bethpage, NY Two bedrooms $3,220 Mayzlin Relocation May 2026
La Plata, MD Dunkirk, NY Two bedrooms $3,578 American Van Lines May 2026
Middle River, MD Bedford, NY One small bedroom $426 Budget Truck Rental Jun 2026
Burkittsville, MD Moreau, NY One large bedroom $2,752 Safeway Moving Jun 2026
Linganore, MD Malverne, NY One small bedroom $2,367 Mayflower Transit Jun 2026
Oxford, MD West Haverstraw, NY Five bedrooms $4,220 AB Moving Jun 2026
Hurlock, MD Sands Point, NY One small bedroom $1,278 Units Moving and Portable Storage Jun 2026
Church Hill, MD Sodus Point, NY One large bedroom $4,436 United Van Lines Jul 2026

Quotes collected through the GoodMigrations partner network. Individual pricing depends on shipment weight, access, and date.

Best Moving Companies From Maryland to New York

These Maryland moving companies hold interstate operating authority, which is required to move household goods from Maryland to New York. Scores are the GoodMigrations mover score out of 5, calculated from the criteria in the methodology below.

  1. 495 Movers, Inc

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.7 out of 5
    • In business since: 2009
    • Headquarters: 640 Lofstrand Ln, Rockville, MD, 20850
    • USDOT number: 1893270, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 862 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    Movers arrived on time, were efficient and handled everything with care. No damage, reasonable price, and free packing supplies. Highly recommend!

    Verified customer review via Google
  2. Zip Moving And Storage, Inc.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.76 out of 5
    • In business since: 2016
    • Headquarters: 20 Southlawn CT, STE A, Rockville, MD, 20850
    • USDOT number: 3306591, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 1,082 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques, Small moves

    Robin, Edgar, & Eduardo were excellent. Very efficient and really cared about protecting our things during the move.

    Verified customer review via Google
  3. Helix Transfer and Storage

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.52 out of 5
    • In business since: 2012
    • Headquarters: 8425 Helgerman Ct, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
    • USDOT number: 2358272, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 841 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    Amazing experience with Helix! From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and incredibly helpful. Gabriel, Daniel, and Axel were careful, and respectful of our belongings. They arrived on time, worked diligently, and made the entire moving process stress-free.

    Verified customer review via Google
  4. Olympia Moving & Storage

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.5 out of 5
    • In business since: 1993
    • Headquarters: 4814 Frolich Ln, Hyattsville, MD, 20781
    • USDOT number: 70719, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 437 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    Olympia Movers was fantastic! The team was friendly, efficient, and nothing was lost or damaged. Highly recommend. , Donna Alwine, Google

    Verified customer review via Google
  5. Town & Country Movers Inc.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.64 out of 5
    • In business since: 1977
    • Headquarters: 7650 Rickenbacker Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
    • USDOT number: 418499, FMCSA status
    • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 441 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    We had the best experience! The movers were on time and took really good care of our belongings. They went the extra mile, very considerate and hard working. Our move was so easy!

    Verified customer review via Google

Moving From Maryland to New York

Cost of Living Comparison

Measure MD NY
Average Rent$1,598$1,507
Median Home Value$418,438$482,742
Average Income$98,461$81,386
Cost of Living Index100 (U.S. average = 100)100 (U.S. average = 100)
State Income Tax5.75%10.9%
Average Sales Tax6.0%8.52%

Living Conditions

Measure MD NY
Population6,180,25319,571,216
Summer High87°F81°F
Winter Low25°F16°F
Annual Rain44 in44 in
Annual Snow19 in62 in
Crime Index20.3421.51

A comparable home costs about $64,304 more in New York than in Maryland, so the move is a trade of housing cost for whatever is drawing you to New York. Rent runs about $91 a month lower in New York, or $1,092 a year back in your pocket. State income tax is 5.75% in Maryland and 10.9% in New York, which changes take-home pay independently of what you earn.

State-level figures compiled by GoodMigrations from public data as of August 2026.

Maryland to New York Moving FAQs

How Much Do Full-Service Movers Cost for a 1 Bedroom Home?

Full-service movers charge $1,381 to $3,331 to move a 1 bedroom home from Maryland to New York, a 205-mile route. That covers loading, transport, and unloading, with packing and valuation coverage billed on top. Your final figure moves with shipment weight and the date you book.

How Much Does a Rental Truck Cost From Maryland to New York?

A rental truck is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to New York, averaging $300 for a 2 to 3 bedroom load against $1,600 for full-service movers. Budget fuel separately: at 10 miles per gallon, the 205-mile drive burns about 20 gallons, or roughly $60 at the $3.02 average pump price across Maryland and New York. You also do all the loading and unloading yourself.

Can I Ship My Car With My Household Goods on This Route?

Your car ships on the Maryland to New York route as separate freight rather than inside the moving truck. Most interstate movers either operate auto transport or broker it, and it is worth quoting separately because a dedicated carrier is often cheaper than the mover's add-on rate.

How Long Does a Maryland to New York Move Take?

A Maryland to New York move takes 1 to 2 days from pickup to delivery over 205 miles. That is a window rather than a date, because your shipment is usually consolidated with other households heading the same way.

Do I Need an FMCSA-Licensed Mover for a Maryland to New York Move?

Yes. Any company moving household goods from Maryland to New York crosses a state line, which makes it interstate commerce and requires FMCSA operating authority plus an active USDOT number. 84.6% of the Maryland movers GoodMigrations tracks hold that authority. Verify any carrier on the FMCSA company snapshot before you pay a deposit.

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