Cambridge, MA → Providence, RI · Local move
About 49 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 0–1 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 330 in Providence.
Moving from Cambridge to Providence is a local move of roughly 49 road miles, heading south from Massachusetts to Rhode Island.
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 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Providence about 195,310. Cambridge is considerably denser (18,500 people per square mile versus 10,377), 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 | $770 | $940 | $1,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $890 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,220 | $3,920 | $4,790 |
$200–$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.
$1,420–$2,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cambridge, MA → Providence, 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
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC
Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $770 to $1,150 for a studio, $890 to $1,330 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a three-bedroom and $3,220 to $4,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 49 road miles (41 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 32 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 $200 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–Providence corridor.