Cambridge, MA → Lowell, MA · Local move
About 25 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,360–$2,020, delivery in 0–1 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 215 in Lowell.
Lowell sits about 25 miles northwest of Cambridge, 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 47 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,360 and $2,020, before packing or storage.
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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Lowell about 119,971. Cambridge is considerably denser (18,500 people per square mile versus 8,497), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,020 | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,360 | $1,650 | $2,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,180 | $3,880 | $4,730 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,360–$2,020
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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $840 to $1,250 for a one-bedroom, $1,360 to $2,020 for a two-bedroom, $2,110 to $3,150 for a three-bedroom and $3,180 to $4,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 25 road miles (21 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 Cambridge and Lowell 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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–Lowell corridor.