Cambridge, MA

Harrisonburg, VA → Cambridge, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Harrisonburg to Cambridge

About 578 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,020–$5,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 71 carriers on the Harrisonburg side and 490 in Cambridge.

  • 578 miroad distance
  • 10 h 40 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,020–$5,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 578 miles (490 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 40 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (53 interstate)
Movers at destination
490 (287 interstate)

Reverse: Cambridge → Harrisonburg

The route from Harrisonburg, VA to Cambridge, MA covers roughly 578 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 $4,020 to $5,990 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 10 h 40 min.

On the Harrisonburg side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 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.

Harrisonburg has a population of about 52,000 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 2,989 in Harrisonburg), 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.

Cost of moving from Harrisonburg to Cambridge

Full-service estimate for 578 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,960 $2,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,410 $2,940 $3,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,020 $4,910 $5,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,440 $7,850 $9,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,850 $10,790 $13,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,260

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,260

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

Full-service mover

$4,020–$5,990

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 Harrisonburg (origin)

Crosby Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
32052
MC
142823
Based in
Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

I D M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465237
MC
220297
Based in
Weyers Cave, VA 24486 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Prestige Auto Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1306068
MC
506578
Based in
Mount Crawford, VA 22841 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Sunset Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1412509
MC
534955
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Infinit Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1762150
MC
644105
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Bg Flash Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2571950
MC
903775
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Croy Building And Excavating INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956900
MC
1784413
Based in
Elkton, VA 22827 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Jl Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532178
MC
1176260
Based in
Rockingham, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 71 movers in Harrisonburg

Near Cambridge (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
338113
MC
830455
Based in
Boston, MA 02110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
373544
MC
218762
Based in
Winchester, MA 01890 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 253 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597632
MC
288585
Based in
Watertown, MA 02472 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3461366
MC
1129943
Based in
Cambridge, MA 02141 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1696867
MC
623045
Based in
Everett, MA 02149 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3456438
MC
1132315
Based in
Revere, MA 02151 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 490 movers in Cambridge

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Harrisonburg to Cambridge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,590 for a one-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,990 for a two-bedroom, $6,440 to $9,580 for a three-bedroom and $8,850 to $13,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cambridge from Harrisonburg?

About 578 road miles (490 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Harrisonburg to Cambridge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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 Harrisonburg–Cambridge corridor.