Burlington, VT

Dearborn, MI → Burlington, VT · Long-distance move

Movers from Dearborn to Burlington

About 616 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,710–$5,520, delivery in 2–5 days, 827 carriers on the Dearborn side and 73 in Burlington.

  • 616 miroad distance
  • 11 h 19 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,710–$5,5202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 616 miles (522 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 19 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
827 (380 interstate)
Movers at destination
73 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Burlington → Dearborn

The route from Dearborn, MI to Burlington, VT covers roughly 616 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,710 to $5,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 19 min.

On the Dearborn side there are 827 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (380 of them authorized for interstate work), and 73 around Burlington (39 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 Burlington.

Dearborn has a population of about 105,611 and Burlington about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 4,343 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Vermont is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Dearborn to Burlington

Full-service estimate for 616 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,480 $1,810 $2,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,710 $4,520 $5,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,930 $7,230 $8,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,160 $9,950 $12,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,320

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,310

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

Full-service mover

$3,710–$5,520

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Dearborn (origin)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2467803
MC
853124
Based in
Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
309893
MC
213213
Based in
Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 827 movers in Dearborn

Near Burlington (destination)

Winds Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2529848
MC
879056
Based in
Milton, VT 05468 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 61 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Action Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
434207
MC
190629
Based in
Colchester, VT 05446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Fireball Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2939394
MC
997036
Based in
Colchester, VT 05446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Carpenter'S Motor Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86326
MC
105506
Based in
Williston, VT 05495 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Ray'S Seafood Market INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
344283
MC
537847
Based in
Burlington, VT 05401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

US Transforce LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2586862
MC
907740
Based in
Williston, VT 05495 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

E&s Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1665580
MC
670173
Based in
Richmond, VT 05477 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Booska World Wide Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
786533
MC
437707
Based in
South Burlington, VT 05403 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 73 movers in Burlington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dearborn to Burlington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,480 to $2,210 for a studio, $2,220 to $3,310 for a one-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,520 for a two-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,820 for a three-bedroom and $8,160 to $12,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Burlington from Dearborn?

About 616 road miles (522 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan into Vermont 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 Dearborn to Burlington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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 Dearborn–Burlington corridor.