Cambridge, MA → Plymouth, MA · Local move
About 44 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,470–$2,180, delivery in 0–1 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 37 in Plymouth.
Plymouth sits about 44 miles southeast 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 1 h 23 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,470 and $2,180, 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 37 around Plymouth (21 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 Plymouth.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Plymouth about 65,000. Plymouth is the denser city (27,353 people per square mile versus 18,500 in Cambridge), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $790 | $970 | $1,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $920 | $1,120 | $1,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,340 | $4,080 | $4,980 |
$190–$280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,470–$2,180
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
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Legal name: John Perry
Legal name: Roger Lee Hall
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $790 to $1,180 for a studio, $920 to $1,370 for a one-bedroom, $1,470 to $2,180 for a two-bedroom, $2,250 to $3,350 for a three-bedroom and $3,340 to $4,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 44 road miles (37 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 23 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 Plymouth 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 $190 to $280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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–Plymouth corridor.