Detroit, MI → Dearborn, MI · Local move
About 10 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,030–$1,530, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,435 carriers on the Detroit side and 827 in Dearborn.
Dearborn sits about 10 miles southwest of Detroit, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
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 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,030 and $1,530, before packing or storage.
On the Detroit side there are 1,435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (656 of them authorized for interstate work), and 827 around Dearborn (380 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 Dearborn.
Detroit has a population of about 649,095 and Dearborn about 105,611. The two cities have comparable density (4,608 and 4,544 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $520 | $640 | $780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $630 | $760 | $930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,460 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,030–$1,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $520 to $780 for a studio, $630 to $930 for a one-bedroom, $1,030 to $1,530 for a two-bedroom, $1,620 to $2,410 for a three-bedroom and $2,460 to $3,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 10 road miles (7 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 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.
No. Because both Detroit and Dearborn 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Detroit–Dearborn corridor.