New Bedford, MA

Fort Myers, FL → New Bedford, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Fort Myers to New Bedford

About 1,427 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,310–$9,380, delivery in 3–7 days, 382 carriers on the Fort Myers side and 80 in New Bedford.

  • 1,427 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,310–$9,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,427 miles (1,209 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
382 (119 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Fort Myers

New Bedford sits about 1,427 miles northeast of Fort Myers, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Massachusetts 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 $6,310 to $9,380 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Fort Myers side there are 382 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (119 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Fort Myers has a population of about 101,581 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 2,171 in Fort Myers), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Fort Myers to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 1,427 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,520 $3,080 $3,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,780 $4,610 $5,630
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,310 $7,690 $9,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,090 $12,310 $15,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,880 $16,920 $20,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,920

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

Portable container

$2,290–$3,370

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

Full-service mover

$6,310–$9,380

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 Fort Myers (origin)

Husky Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968955
MC
697140
Based in
Lehigh Acres, FL 33976 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2951563
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33967 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All My Sons Of Ft Myers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3534267
MC
1177701
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

FL Go And FL Go Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
955503
MC
812797
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33916 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Frost Brook Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3196833
MC
153472
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Et Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1127455
MC
460699
Based in
North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Road Running International Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4387511
MC
1720771
Based in
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Chhj FL Fort Myers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497104
MC
1778548
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 382 movers in Fort Myers

Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8653
MC
105296
Based in
Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1651524
MC
607808
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3818613
MC
1380937
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4165245
MC
1601227
Based in
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003291
MC
576093
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2945834
MC
997090
Based in
Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 80 movers in New Bedford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fort Myers to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,520 to $3,750 for a studio, $3,780 to $5,630 for a one-bedroom, $6,310 to $9,380 for a two-bedroom, $10,090 to $15,010 for a three-bedroom and $13,880 to $20,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Fort Myers?

About 1,427 road miles (1,209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Florida 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fort Myers to New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,370. 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 Fort Myers–New Bedford corridor.