Montpelier, VT

Duluth, MN → Montpelier, VT · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Montpelier

About 1,133 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,150–$7,660, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 33 in Montpelier.

  • 1,133 miroad distance
  • 20 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,150–$7,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,133 miles (960 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Montpelier → Duluth

Montpelier sits about 1,133 miles east of Duluth, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Vermont that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,150 to $7,660 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 20 h 14 min.

On the Duluth side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Montpelier (21 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 Montpelier.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Montpelier about 8,000. Duluth is considerably denser (1,210 people per square mile versus 803), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Montpelier

Full-service estimate for 1,133 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,240 $10,050 $12,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,330 $13,820 $16,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,990

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

Full-service mover

$5,150–$7,660

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 Duluth (origin)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75250
MC
146133
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
268169
MC
147177
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322412
MC
792780
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778756
MC
648837
Based in
Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1129233
MC
479810
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4177839
MC
1608016
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2250384
MC
767610
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252537
MC
1651054
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 57 movers in Duluth

Near Montpelier (destination)

Bellavance Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86320
MC
116362
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Capital Candy Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
309032
MC
1610426
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Northern Piano Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569886
MC
898110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Catrachingo Foods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4580446
MC
1823242
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Douglas S Crowningshield

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2403110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Casella Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
472791
MC
966576
Based in
Pittsford, VT 05763 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

All 33 movers in Montpelier

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Duluth to Montpelier?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,600 for a one-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,660 for a two-bedroom, $8,240 to $12,260 for a three-bedroom and $11,330 to $16,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Montpelier from Duluth?

About 1,133 road miles (960 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 14 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 Minnesota 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 Duluth to Montpelier?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Duluth–Montpelier corridor.