Hattiesburg, MS → Baton Rouge, LA · Short-haul move

Movers from Hattiesburg to Baton Rouge

About 145 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,900–$2,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 50 carriers on the Hattiesburg side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

145 miroad distance
3 h 12 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,900–$2,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
To: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 145 miles (123 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 12 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 50 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Hattiesburg

Moving from Hattiesburg to Baton Rouge is a short-haul move of roughly 145 road miles, heading southwest from Mississippi to Louisiana.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 12 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,900 and $2,830, before packing or storage.

On the Hattiesburg side there are 50 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,000 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 people per square mile versus 912 in Hattiesburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Hattiesburg to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 145 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,110	$1,360	$1,660
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,140	$1,390	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,900	$2,320	$2,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,040	$3,710	$4,530
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,180	$5,100	$6,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$420

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,690

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

Full-service mover

$1,900–$2,830

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 Hattiesburg (origin)

Viking Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 300875
MC: 218607
Based in: Petal, MS 39465 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 97 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (601) 255-0725 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fv Recycling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1392358
MC: 529805
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (877) 927-8372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bipolarbear Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3650011
MC: 1257747
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (601) 307-4415 Route Verify on FMCSA

McNichols Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2725123
MC: 923008
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (601) 480-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3335404
MC: 1063607
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (601) 450-1383 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Rok Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2517720
MC: 875913
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (601) 325-8446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Brother Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3658860
MC: 1264138
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (504) 478-1473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bean Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3216852
MC: 1005870
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (601) 545-3522 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Hattiesburg

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1972988
MC: 698068
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (225) 757-5268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 348258
MC: 652592
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (225) 444-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1209842
MC: 481164
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (225) 346-6760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3532960
MC: 1176827
Based in: Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (225) 228-2773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1447929
MC: 547179
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (225) 408-3558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC

USDOT: 2147737
MC: 746991
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4209169
MC: 1628424
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (225) 268-9184 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1980694
MC: 701686
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

Tips for this move

Confirm whether travel time between Hattiesburg and Baton Rouge is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Baton Rouge with daylight to spare.
Check Mississippi intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.
Group fragile items and tell the crew which boxes go in the cab or on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hattiesburg to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,110 to $1,660 for a studio, $1,140 to $1,700 for a one-bedroom, $1,900 to $2,830 for a two-bedroom, $3,040 to $4,530 for a three-bedroom and $4,180 to $6,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Hattiesburg?

About 145 road miles (123 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Mississippi into Louisiana 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 Hattiesburg to Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Hattiesburg–Baton Rouge corridor.