Green Bay, WI → Sterling Heights, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Green Bay to Sterling Heights

About 333 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,700–$4,010, delivery in 1–3 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

333 miroad distance
6 h 27 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,700–$4,0102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Green Bay, Wisconsin
To: Sterling Heights, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 333 miles (282 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 27 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination: 754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Green Bay

Moving from Green Bay to Sterling Heights is a regional long-distance move of roughly 333 road miles, heading southeast from Wisconsin to Michigan.

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 $2,700 to $4,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 27 min.

On the Green Bay side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (52 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 people per square mile versus 2,360 in Green Bay), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 333 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,190	$1,460	$1,780
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,620	$1,970	$2,410
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,700	$3,290	$4,010
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,310	$5,260	$6,420
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,930	$7,230	$8,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$490–$690

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

Portable container

$1,320–$1,940

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

Full-service mover

$2,700–$4,010

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Green Bay (origin)

Schneider National Bulk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 164311
MC: 143594
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 569 trucks, 604 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schneider National Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 264184
MC: 133655
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9,866 trucks, 11,335 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paper Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 380482
MC: 227188
Based in: De Pere, WI 54115 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 736 trucks, 825 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 317-3650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 786746
MC: 351350
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54311 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (920) 863-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waltco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 508334
MC: 260297
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (920) 857-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay City Movers

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4243364
MC: 1643599
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (920) 268-6779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ki Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 186306
MC: 152395
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54302 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (920) 468-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

M-West-Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2824853
MC: 942663
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (800) 478-5060 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Green Bay

Near Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT: 3097519
Based in: Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT: 1162977
MC: 468507
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3171509
MC: 118718
Based in: Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465324
MC: 852043
Based in: Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1556061
MC: 578193
Based in: Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1339068
MC: 515593
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT: 896198
MC: 196605
Based in: Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

Tips for this move

Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Green Bay–Sterling Heights corridor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,700 to $4,010 for a two-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,420 for a three-bedroom and $5,930 to $8,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Green Bay?

About 333 road miles (282 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Wisconsin into Michigan 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 Green Bay to Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,940. 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 Green Bay–Sterling Heights corridor.