Hattiesburg, MS → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Hattiesburg to Traverse City

About 1,122 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,560–$6,780, delivery in 3–7 days, 50 carriers on the Hattiesburg side and 53 in Traverse City.

1,122 miroad distance
20 h 3 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,560–$6,7802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
To: Traverse City, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 1,122 miles (951 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 3 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 50 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Hattiesburg

Traverse City sits about 1,122 miles north of Hattiesburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Mississippi to Michigan that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,560 to $6,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 3 min.

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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. Traverse City is the denser city (1,894 people per square mile versus 912 in Hattiesburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Michigan is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Hattiesburg to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 1,122 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,820	$2,220	$2,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,730	$3,330	$4,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,560	$5,560	$6,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,290	$8,890	$10,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,020	$12,220	$14,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,260

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,970

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

Full-service mover

$4,560–$6,780

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 Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT: 1469296
MC: 554951
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381828
MC: 134935
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 886575
MC: 1652579
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2414628
MC: 831188
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT: 882204
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4172233
MC: 1604996
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4312292
MC: 1681000
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051865
MC: 1535580
Based in: Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Traverse City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hattiesburg to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,710 for a studio, $2,730 to $4,070 for a one-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,780 for a two-bedroom, $7,290 to $10,850 for a three-bedroom and $10,020 to $14,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Hattiesburg?

About 1,122 road miles (951 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 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 Hattiesburg to Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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–Traverse City corridor.