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Lancaster, PA → Boston, MA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Boston

About 373 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,220–$4,790, delivery in 1–3 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 918 in Boston.

  • 373 miroad distance
  • 7 h 8 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,220–$4,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 373 miles (316 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 8 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination
918 (554 interstate)

Reverse: Boston → Lancaster

Boston sits about 373 miles northeast of Lancaster, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,220 to $4,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 8 min.

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 of them authorized for interstate work), and 918 around Boston (554 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 Boston.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Boston about 672,973. Boston is the denser city (13,989 people per square mile versus 8,031 in Lancaster), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Boston

Full-service estimate for 373 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,930 $2,350 $2,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,220 $3,920 $4,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,080 $8,630 $10,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$530–$750

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

Portable container

$1,350–$1,990

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

Full-service mover

$3,220–$4,790

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Lancaster, PA → Boston, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near Boston (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
338113
MC
830455
Based in
Boston, MA 02110 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (339) 235-0375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC

USDOT
373544
MC
218762
Based in
Winchester, MA 01890 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 253 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (617) 661-3333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spike INC

USDOT
597632
MC
288585
Based in
Watertown, MA 02472 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (617) 926-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Usaco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Usart Company INC

USDOT
387213
MC
158735
Based in
Randolph, MA 02368 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (781) 986-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3461366
MC
1129943
Based in
Cambridge, MA 02141 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (201) 899-1365 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1696867
MC
623045
Based in
Everett, MA 02149 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (857) 928-0876 Route Verify on FMCSA

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3456438
MC
1132315
Based in
Revere, MA 02151 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (617) 767-3561 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 918 movers in Boston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Boston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,930 to $2,870 for a one-bedroom, $3,220 to $4,790 for a two-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,660 for a three-bedroom and $7,080 to $10,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boston from Lancaster?

About 373 road miles (316 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster to Boston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $530 to $750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,990. 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 Lancaster–Boston corridor.