Cambridge, MA → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move
About 1,750 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,660–$9,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 25 in Lake Charles.
Lake Charles sits about 1,750 miles southwest of Cambridge, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Louisiana that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,660 to $9,920 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Cambridge side there are 490 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (287 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Cambridge is considerably denser (18,500 people per square mile versus 1,788), 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 Louisiana than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,250 | $3,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,000 | $4,880 | $5,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,660 | $8,130 | $9,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,660 | $13,000 | $15,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,660 | $17,880 | $21,810 |
$2,400–$3,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,580–$3,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,660–$9,920
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 $2,670 to $3,970 for a studio, $4,000 to $5,950 for a one-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,920 for a two-bedroom, $10,660 to $15,860 for a three-bedroom and $14,660 to $21,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,750 road miles (1,483 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Louisiana 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 $2,400 to $3,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,800. 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 Cambridge–Lake Charles corridor.