Costa Mesa, CA → Lowell, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,035 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,150–$15,100, delivery in 7–14 days, 425 carriers on the Costa Mesa side and 215 in Lowell.
Moving from Costa Mesa to Lowell is a cross-country move of roughly 3,035 road miles, heading northeast from California to Massachusetts.
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 $10,150 to $15,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 53 hours (6 driving days).
On the Costa Mesa side there are 425 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (150 of them authorized for interstate work), and 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Costa Mesa has a population of about 108,881 and Lowell about 119,971. The two cities have comparable density (7,083 and 8,497 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,090 | $7,430 | $9,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,150 | $12,380 | $15,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,240 | $19,810 | $24,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,330 | $27,230 | $33,220 |
$4,170–$5,890
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,730–$5,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,150–$15,100
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Costa Mesa, CA → Lowell, MA. 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: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,060 to $6,040 for a studio, $6,090 to $9,060 for a one-bedroom, $10,150 to $15,100 for a two-bedroom, $16,240 to $24,160 for a three-bedroom and $22,330 to $33,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,035 road miles (2,572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California into Massachusetts 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 $4,170 to $5,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,730 to $5,480. 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 Costa Mesa–Lowell corridor.