Davenport, IA → New Bedford, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Davenport to New Bedford

About 1,196 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,440–$8,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 80 in New Bedford.

1,196 miroad distance
21 h 19 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,440–$8,1002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Davenport, Iowa
To: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 1,196 miles (1,014 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 19 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 98 (78 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Davenport

Moving from Davenport to New Bedford is a long-distance move of roughly 1,196 road miles, heading east from Iowa 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 $5,440 to $8,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 19 min.

On the Davenport side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (78 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 1,594 in Davenport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Davenport to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 1,196 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,180	$2,650	$3,240
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,260	$3,980	$4,860
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,440	$6,640	$8,100
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,710	$10,620	$12,950
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,970	$14,600	$17,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,680–$2,370

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,090–$3,070

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,440–$8,100

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Davenport (origin)

Mdn Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3205071
MC: 1398328
Based in: Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 275 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (815) 306-3480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2525328
MC: 716792
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boost Express Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2453637
MC: 847181
Based in: Davenport, IA 52801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (708) 253-8182 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9539980
MC: 94140758
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & B Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1731359
MC: 634361
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (563) 200-5510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bruce Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bruce R Petty INC

USDOT: 873780
MC: 693855
Based in: Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (563) 323-5435 Route Verify on FMCSA

D T S Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1708832
MC: 627000
Based in: Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (563) 570-4596 Route Verify on FMCSA

F And A Truck Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3357533
MC: 1074590
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (563) 381-0256 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Davenport

Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

USDOT: 8653
MC: 105296
Based in: Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1651524
MC: 607808
Based in: New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 813744
MC: 406241
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1108840
MC: 456026
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

USDOT: 3818613
MC: 1380937
Based in: New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

USDOT: 4165245
MC: 1601227
Based in: Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003291
MC: 576093
Based in: New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2945834
MC: 997090
Based in: Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in New Bedford if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Davenport to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,100 for a two-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,950 for a three-bedroom and $11,970 to $17,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Davenport?

About 1,196 road miles (1,014 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Iowa 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Davenport to New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Davenport–New Bedford corridor.