Fairfield, CA → Cambridge, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,135 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,340–$15,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 112 carriers on the Fairfield side and 490 in Cambridge.
Moving from Fairfield to Cambridge is a cross-country move of roughly 3,135 road miles, heading northeast from California 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 $10,340 to $15,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Fairfield side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 490 around Cambridge (287 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 Cambridge.
Fairfield has a population of about 122,489 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 2,882 in Fairfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,140 | $5,050 | $6,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,210 | $7,570 | $9,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,340 | $12,610 | $15,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,550 | $20,180 | $24,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,760 | $27,750 | $33,860 |
$4,270–$6,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,820–$5,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,340–$15,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfield, CA → Cambridge, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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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Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,140 to $6,160 for a studio, $6,210 to $9,230 for a one-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,390 for a two-bedroom, $16,550 to $24,620 for a three-bedroom and $22,760 to $33,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,135 road miles (2,657 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,270 to $6,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,820 to $5,610. 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 Fairfield–Cambridge corridor.