Boston, MA → Newport, RI · Short-haul move
About 74 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,560–$2,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 918 carriers on the Boston side and 30 in Newport.
The route from Boston, MA to Newport, RI covers roughly 74 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 59 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,560 and $2,310, before packing or storage.
On the Boston side there are 918 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (554 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.
Boston has a population of about 672,973 and Newport about 25,000. Boston is considerably denser (13,989 people per square mile versus 3,287), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Rhode Island than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,070 | $1,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,340 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,420 | $4,180 | $5,100 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,560–$2,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Boston, MA → Newport, RI. 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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
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Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
Legal name: Streamline LLC
Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $870 to $1,300 for a studio, $1,000 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,560 to $2,310 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,490 for a three-bedroom and $3,420 to $5,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 74 road miles (62 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 59 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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Rhode Island 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 $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Boston–Newport corridor.