Grand Forks, ND → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Grand Forks to New Bedford

About 1,588 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,540–$9,730, delivery in 5–10 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 80 in New Bedford.

1,588 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,540–$9,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Forks, North Dakota
To: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 1,588 miles (1,346 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Grand Forks

New Bedford sits about 1,588 miles east of Grand Forks, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,540 to $9,730 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Grand Forks side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 2,037 in Grand Forks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 1,588 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,620	$3,190	$3,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,930	$4,790	$5,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,540	$7,980	$9,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,470	$12,770	$15,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,390	$17,550	$21,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,230–$3,150

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

Portable container

$2,440–$3,580

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

Full-service mover

$6,540–$9,730

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2387910
MC: 816635
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 460295
MC: 475583
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT: 237868
MC: 157037
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312635
MC: 1052564
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT: 125571
MC: 158090
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330680
MC: 1061342
Based in: Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT: 35282
MC: 101940
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT: 1796422
MC: 653647
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

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

Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

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

Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

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

Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in New Bedford accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

Near Grand Forks

Near New Bedford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,890 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,840 for a one-bedroom, $6,540 to $9,730 for a two-bedroom, $10,470 to $15,570 for a three-bedroom and $14,390 to $21,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Grand Forks?

About 1,588 road miles (1,346 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks to New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,230 to $3,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,440 to $3,580. 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 Grand Forks–New Bedford corridor.