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

Movers from Lowell to Suffolk

About 588 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,030, delivery in 2–5 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 101 in Suffolk.

588 miroad distance
10 h 50 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,050–$6,0302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lowell, Massachusetts
To: Suffolk, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 588 miles (498 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 50 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Lowell

The route from Lowell, MA to Suffolk, VA covers roughly 588 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,050 to $6,030 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 50 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 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Suffolk about 104,699. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 236), 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 Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 588 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,620	$1,980	$2,410
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,430	$2,960	$3,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,050	$4,940	$6,030
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,480	$7,900	$9,640
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,910	$10,870	$13,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,280

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,270

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

Full-service mover

$4,050–$6,030

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

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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 Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3487944
MC: 1197065
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (747) 745-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3706951
MC: 1299418
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 478-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation

USDOT: 3198730
MC: 158206
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 343-9863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC

USDOT: 3815877
MC: 1378947
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 371-5416 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2833489
MC: 955317
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 617-5278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3512697
MC: 1163242
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 752-7035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3246793
MC: 1020943
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (757) 472-5337 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a two-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,640 for a three-bedroom and $8,910 to $13,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Lowell?

About 588 road miles (498 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 50 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 Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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–Suffolk corridor.