Baltimore, MD car shipping
Car Shipping in Baltimore, MD
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$240 – $2,835
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–3 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Wilmington
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Maryland
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Baltimore
Baltimore is one of the two largest vehicle ports in the country, and a very large share of the cars sold in America arrive through it. That gives the city a dense population of drivers, terminals and equipment built specifically around moving cars. For a domestic move, the city sits on I-95 in the middle of the Northeast corridor, which keeps lanes frequent.
- One of the top two US ports for cars and light trucks
- Terminals and carrier equipment built around vehicles
- On I-95 between Washington and Philadelphia
- Rowhouse streets in the core need a meeting point
- Main highways
- I-95, I-695, I-83
- Typical transit
- 1–3 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Baltimore
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,780 mi | $975 – $5,255 | $1,265 – $8,405 | 6–12 days | Maryland to California |
| Wilmington, DE | 80 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Maryland to Delaware |
| Houston, TX | 1,500 mi | $600 – $2,835 | $780 – $4,535 | 3–6 days | Maryland to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 820 mi | $600 – $1,550 | $765 – $2,480 | 2–4 days | Maryland to Florida |
| Newark, NJ | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Maryland to New Jersey |
| New York City, NY | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Maryland to New York |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from Baltimore
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Wilmington, DE · 80 mi1–2 days
- Philadelphia, PA · 110 mi1–2 days
- Newark, NJ · 200 mi1–2 days
- New York City, NY · 200 mi1–2 days
- Atlanta, GA · 690 mi2–3 days
- Chicago, IL · 730 mi2–3 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 820 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from Baltimore
Car shipping companies serving Baltimore
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Baltimore
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Towson, Columbia, White Marsh, CatonsvilleWide streets off I-695 and I-95. Easy loading.
- Canton, Federal Hill, Hampden, Fells PointMeet at a nearby lot; the streets will not take a carrier.
- Port and Dundalk areaBuilt for vehicles. The simplest handovers in the region.
Good to know in Baltimore
- A port built for carsThe Port of Baltimore handled 728,225 autos and light trucks in 2025, second among US ports, and led the country for thirteen consecutive years before that. The practical effect is an unusual concentration of vehicle-handling terminals and drivers who do nothing else.
- The middle of the Northeast corridorWashington is forty miles south and Philadelphia a hundred miles north, all on I-95. Short lanes here are quoted tightly because trucks run them constantly, and a Baltimore pickup can often be arranged faster than one in either of its larger neighbors.
- Rowhouse blocks will not take a carrierMuch of the city is narrow streets with parking on both sides and no room to turn. Federal Hill, Canton, Hampden and Fells Point all fall into this category. The usual solution is a nearby lot, and drivers here know which ones work.
- The harbor tunnels have their own rulesBoth harbor crossings carry restrictions that shape how a truck moves through the city, which is why a driver may approach you from an unexpected direction or route around on I-695. It affects timing rather than price.
- Moving to BaltimoreIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Maryland. Check Maryland's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Maryland cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Baltimore
Why ship from Baltimore?
- Carriers already serving Maryland
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Baltimore?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $240 – $2,835 from Baltimore to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Wilmington, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Baltimore?
About 1–2 days to Wilmington and 6–12 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Baltimore?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Baltimore?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Baltimore?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Baltimore?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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