Lowell, MA → Alpharetta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Alpharetta

About 1,081 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 1,260 in Alpharetta.

1,081 miroad distance
19 h 20 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,260–$7,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lowell, Massachusetts
To: Alpharetta, Georgia
Road distance: ≈ 1,081 miles (916 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 20 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,260 (604 interstate)

Reverse: Alpharetta → Lowell

Moving from Lowell to Alpharetta is a long-distance move of roughly 1,081 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts to Georgia.

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 $5,260 to $7,820 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 19 h 20 min.

On the Lowell side there are 215 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (152 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,260 around Alpharetta (604 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 Alpharetta.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Alpharetta about 68,000. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,447), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Alpharetta

Full-service estimate for 1,081 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,100	$2,560	$3,130
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,150	$3,850	$4,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,260	$6,410	$7,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,410	$10,260	$12,520
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,570	$14,110	$17,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,560–$2,200

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,920

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

Full-service mover

$5,260–$7,820

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 Lowell (origin)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3679531
MC: 1279402
Based in: Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233338
MC: 162524
Based in: Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 23907
MC: 98938
Based in: Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3454459
MC: 1125607
Based in: Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9354
MC: 277023
Based in: Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 55290
MC: 104967
Based in: Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT: 592850
MC: 1206423
Based in: Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2505448
MC: 869879
Based in: Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

Near Alpharetta (destination)

Lazer Spot Lazer Logistics Lazer Shuttle Lazer Trailer Lazer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lazer Spot INC

USDOT: 850629
MC: 370668
Based in: Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,770 trucks, 4,836 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (678) 771-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saia Ltl Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC

USDOT: 29124
MC: 87511
Based in: Johns Creek, GA 30097 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7,428 trucks, 7,315 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (770) 232-5067 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sld Transportation, LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC

USDOT: 829373
MC: 367702
Based in: Canton, GA 30115 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (770) 704-5152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight International LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2846152
MC: 954292
Based in: Woodstock, GA 30188 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (678) 632-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1187702
MC: 469637
Based in: Doraville, GA 30340 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (770) 333-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mmg Specialized Solution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251051
MC: 1023120
Based in: Duluth, GA 30096 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (888) 507-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Noble Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2815279
MC: 939426
Based in: Cumming, GA 30041 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (404) 642-7460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nolg LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3653588
MC: 1260284
Based in: Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (616) 799-6704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,260 movers in Alpharetta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lowell to Alpharetta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,150 to $4,690 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,820 for a two-bedroom, $8,410 to $12,520 for a three-bedroom and $11,570 to $17,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alpharetta from Lowell?

About 1,081 road miles (916 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 20 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 Massachusetts into Georgia 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 Lowell to Alpharetta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,560 to $2,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,920. 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 Lowell–Alpharetta corridor.