Irving, TX → Cambridge, MA · Cross-country move
About 1,831 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,960–$10,360, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,220 carriers on the Irving side and 490 in Cambridge.
The route from Irving, TX to Cambridge, MA covers roughly 1,831 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,960 to $10,360 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Irving side there are 2,220 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 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.
Irving has a population of about 257,076 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 3,831 in Irving), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,400 | $4,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,180 | $5,090 | $6,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,960 | $8,490 | $10,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,140 | $13,580 | $16,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,310 | $18,670 | $22,780 |
$2,630–$3,710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,650–$3,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,960–$10,360
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irving, TX → Cambridge, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,180 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,360 for a two-bedroom, $11,140 to $16,570 for a three-bedroom and $15,310 to $22,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,831 road miles (1,552 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,900. 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.
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 Irving–Cambridge corridor.