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Jefferson City, MO → Newport, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to Newport

About 1,320 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,470–$8,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 30 in Newport.

  • 1,320 miroad distance
  • 23 h 28 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,470–$8,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,320 miles (1,119 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 28 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Jefferson City

Moving from Jefferson City to Newport is a long-distance move of roughly 1,320 road miles, heading east from Missouri to Rhode Island.

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 $5,470 to $8,140 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 28 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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 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. Rhode Island 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 Newport

Full-service estimate for 1,320 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,190 $2,670 $3,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,280 $4,000 $4,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,750 $10,670 $13,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,040 $14,680 $17,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,810–$2,550

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

Portable container

$2,200–$3,230

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

Full-service mover

$5,470–$8,140

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
Call (785) 260-9002 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (573) 606-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mallory Van And Storage INC

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
Call (573) 636-7890 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (319) 520-5021 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (573) 462-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (573) 691-2435 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (573) 694-4409 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (573) 230-1299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50625
MC
120639
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT
769983
MC
345529
Based in
Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT
4389952
MC
1722009
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT
3693175
MC
1729361
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982254
MC
1491310
Based in
Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1792318
MC
846702
Based in
Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT
369398
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT
1167091
MC
470414
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jefferson City to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,470 to $8,140 for a two-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,020 for a three-bedroom and $12,040 to $17,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Jefferson City?

About 1,320 road miles (1,119 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 28 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 Rhode Island 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 Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. 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–Newport corridor.