Lowell, MA → Monroe, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lowell to Monroe

About 1,568 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,360–$9,460, delivery in 5–10 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 49 in Monroe.

1,568 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,360–$9,4602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lowell, Massachusetts
To: Monroe, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,568 miles (1,329 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination: 49 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Monroe → Lowell

Moving from Lowell to Monroe is a cross-country move of roughly 1,568 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts to Louisiana.

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 $6,360 to $9,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

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 49 around Monroe (26 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 Monroe.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Monroe about 46,000. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 1,604), 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 Louisiana 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 Monroe

Full-service estimate for 1,568 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,540	$3,100	$3,780
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,820	$4,650	$5,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,360	$7,750	$9,460
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,170	$12,410	$15,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,990	$17,060	$20,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,210–$3,120

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

Portable container

$2,420–$3,560

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

Full-service mover

$6,360–$9,460

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

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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 Monroe (destination)

Bears Wrecker Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bears Towing And Recovery Of Ouachita INC

USDOT: 517357
MC: 235662
Based in: Monroe, LA 71202 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (318) 388-3021 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1634906
MC: 602738
Based in: West Monroe, LA 71291 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (318) 265-0590 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ross Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1721228
MC: 626875
Based in: Monroe, LA 71202 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (318) 322-7760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goose Chase Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cruse Transport Services INC

USDOT: 2846136
MC: 954281
Based in: Monroe, LA 71203 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (318) 316-9773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa All-Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1896597
MC: 682036
Based in: Monroe, LA 71201 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (318) 801-8349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stay Humble Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4494216
MC: 1777011
Based in: Monroe, LA 71203 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (318) 537-0642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anterprize Trucking And Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Anterprize Local Car Rental LLC

USDOT: 4576998
MC: 1821384
Based in: Monroe, LA 71203 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (318) 417-8707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2584937
MC: 1556384
Based in: Monroe, LA 71202 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (318) 614-4761 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 49 movers in Monroe

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,780 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,680 for a one-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a two-bedroom, $10,170 to $15,140 for a three-bedroom and $13,990 to $20,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Monroe from Lowell?

About 1,568 road miles (1,329 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana 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 Monroe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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–Monroe corridor.