New Bedford, MA

Jefferson City, MO → New Bedford, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to New Bedford

About 1,344 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,860–$8,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 80 in New Bedford.

  • 1,344 miroad distance
  • 23 h 52 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,860–$8,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,344 miles (1,139 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 52 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Jefferson City

The route from Jefferson City, MO to New Bedford, MA covers roughly 1,344 miles by road, a east-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 $5,860 to $8,720 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 23 h 52 min.

On the Jefferson City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 1,199 in Jefferson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 1,344 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,340 $2,860 $3,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,520 $4,290 $5,230
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,860 $7,150 $8,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,370 $11,430 $13,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,890 $15,720 $19,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,830–$2,590

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

Portable container

$2,220–$3,260

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

Full-service mover

$5,860–$8,720

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 Jefferson City (origin)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8653
MC
105296
Based in
Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1651524
MC
607808
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3818613
MC
1380937
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4165245
MC
1601227
Based in
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003291
MC
576093
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2945834
MC
997090
Based in
Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 80 movers in New Bedford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jefferson City to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,340 to $3,490 for a studio, $3,520 to $5,230 for a one-bedroom, $5,860 to $8,720 for a two-bedroom, $9,370 to $13,950 for a three-bedroom and $12,890 to $19,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Jefferson City?

About 1,344 road miles (1,139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 52 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 Missouri 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 Jefferson City to New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,260. 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 Jefferson City–New Bedford corridor.