Dearborn, MI → Flint, MI · Short-haul move

Movers from Dearborn to Flint

About 65 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,280–$1,910, delivery in 1–2 days, 827 carriers on the Dearborn side and 142 in Flint.

65 miroad distance
1 h 49 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,280–$1,9102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dearborn, Michigan
To: Flint, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 65 miles (55 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 49 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Michigan)
Movers at origin: 827 (380 interstate)
Movers at destination: 142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Dearborn

The route from Dearborn, MI to Flint, MI covers roughly 65 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

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 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,280 and $1,910, before packing or storage.

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 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.

Dearborn has a population of about 105,611 and Flint about 79,000. Dearborn is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,430), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Dearborn to Flint

Full-service estimate for 65 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$710	$870	$1,060
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$820	$1,000	$1,210
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,280	$1,560	$1,910
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,940	$2,370	$2,890
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,850	$3,480	$4,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$220–$310

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

Portable container

$1,080–$1,590

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

Full-service mover

$1,280–$1,910

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

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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

Call (313) 651-7156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blue Line Foodservice Distribution INC

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

Call (313) 725-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

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

Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

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

Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 827 movers in Dearborn

Near Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jarrs INC

USDOT: 1387252
Based in: Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (810) 459-8028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1643406
MC: 990686
Based in: Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (810) 625-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2010508
MC: 708740
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (810) 531-5071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3250225
MC: 1022712
Based in: Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (817) 210-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1483024
MC: 558950
Based in: Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (810) 577-3782 Route Verify on FMCSA

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2208246
MC: 766227
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (810) 280-2642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ams Custom Building And Remodeling INC

USDOT: 4023358
MC: 1518145
Based in: Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (248) 830-0046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4207433
MC: 1624182
Based in: Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (305) 849-8486 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $820 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,280 to $1,910 for a two-bedroom, $1,940 to $2,890 for a three-bedroom and $2,850 to $4,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Dearborn?

About 65 road miles (55 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Dearborn and Flint are in Michigan, 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Dearborn to Flint?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–Flint corridor.