Fredericksburg, VA → Lowell, MA · Long-distance move
About 521 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,750, delivery in 2–5 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 215 in Lowell.
The route from Fredericksburg, VA to Lowell, MA covers roughly 521 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,860 to $5,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 41 min.
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 of them authorized for interstate work), and 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,678 in Fredericksburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,550 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,710 | $5,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,540 | $9,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,500 | $10,370 | $12,650 |
$840–$1,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,480–$2,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,860–$5,750
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.
Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,550 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,450 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,750 for a two-bedroom, $6,180 to $9,200 for a three-bedroom and $8,500 to $12,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 521 road miles (441 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 41 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Virginia 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 $840 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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 Fredericksburg–Lowell corridor.