Dayton, OH

Lowell, MA → Dayton, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Dayton

About 823 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,500–$6,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 349 in Dayton.

  • 823 miroad distance
  • 14 h 53 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,500–$6,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 823 miles (697 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 53 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination
349 (240 interstate)

Reverse: Dayton → Lowell

The route from Lowell, MA to Dayton, OH covers roughly 823 miles by road, a west-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 $4,500 to $6,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 53 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 349 around Dayton (240 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 Dayton.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Dayton about 136,688. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,467), 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 Ohio 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 Dayton

Full-service estimate for 823 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,800 $2,190 $2,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,700 $3,290 $4,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,500 $5,480 $6,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,200 $8,780 $10,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,890 $12,070 $14,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,150–$1,620

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,580

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

Full-service mover

$4,500–$6,690

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

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

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

All 215 movers in Lowell

Near Dayton (destination)

Dayton Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273301
MC
189528
Based in
Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,278 trucks, 2,650 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Lund'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3907195
MC
1441220
Based in
Dayton, OH 45404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Delo Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782379
MC
1354479
Based in
Dayton, OH 45403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

The Expediting Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
389839
MC
219871
Based in
Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Eagle Truckline LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2586880
MC
906741
Based in
Beavercreek, OH 45434 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Williams Last Mile Home Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3300780
MC
1046882
Based in
Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Affordablemovers Biz LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3417348
MC
1103694
Based in
Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Gear Up Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252976
MC
1648837
Based in
Beavercreek, OH 45431 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 349 movers in Dayton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,680 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,010 for a one-bedroom, $4,500 to $6,690 for a two-bedroom, $7,200 to $10,710 for a three-bedroom and $9,890 to $14,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dayton from Lowell?

About 823 road miles (697 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Ohio 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 Dayton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,150 to $1,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,580. 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–Dayton corridor.