Brockton, MA → Quincy, MA · Local move
About 15 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,930, delivery in 0–1 days, 288 carriers on the Brockton side and 456 in Quincy.
Quincy sits about 15 miles north of Brockton, 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 28 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,930, before packing or storage.
On the Brockton side there are 288 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (179 of them authorized for interstate work), and 456 around Quincy (277 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 Quincy.
Brockton has a population of about 106,134 and Quincy about 103,173. The two cities have comparable density (4,960 and 6,123 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $670 | $820 | $1,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $800 | $970 | $1,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,090 | $3,770 | $4,600 |
$170–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,300–$1,930
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 $670 to $1,000 for a studio, $800 to $1,190 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,930 for a two-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,040 for a three-bedroom and $3,090 to $4,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 15 road miles (12 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Brockton and Quincy are in Massachusetts, 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 $170 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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 Brockton–Quincy corridor.