Harrisonburg, VA

Lowell, MA → Harrisonburg, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Harrisonburg

About 580 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,030–$5,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 71 in Harrisonburg.

  • 580 miroad distance
  • 10 h 42 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,030–$5,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 580 miles (491 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 42 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Harrisonburg → Lowell

Moving from Lowell to Harrisonburg is a long-distance move of roughly 580 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts to Virginia.

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 $4,030 to $5,990 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 10 h 42 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 71 around Harrisonburg (53 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 Harrisonburg.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Harrisonburg about 52,000. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,989), 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 Virginia 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 Harrisonburg

Full-service estimate for 580 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,970 $2,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,030 $4,910 $5,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,450 $7,860 $9,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,860 $10,810 $13,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,260

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,260

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

Full-service mover

$4,030–$5,990

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Harrisonburg (destination)

Crosby Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
32052
MC
142823
Based in
Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

I D M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465237
MC
220297
Based in
Weyers Cave, VA 24486 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Prestige Auto Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1306068
MC
506578
Based in
Mount Crawford, VA 22841 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Sunset Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1412509
MC
534955
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Infinit Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1762150
MC
644105
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Bg Flash Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2571950
MC
903775
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Croy Building And Excavating INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956900
MC
1784413
Based in
Elkton, VA 22827 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Jl Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532178
MC
1176260
Based in
Rockingham, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 71 movers in Harrisonburg

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,600 for a one-bedroom, $4,030 to $5,990 for a two-bedroom, $6,450 to $9,590 for a three-bedroom and $8,860 to $13,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Harrisonburg from Lowell?

About 580 road miles (491 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 42 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 Virginia 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 Harrisonburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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 Lowell–Harrisonburg corridor.