Lowell, MA → Syracuse, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Syracuse

About 290 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,180–$4,730, delivery in 1–3 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 195 in Syracuse.

290 miroad distance
5 h 42 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,180–$4,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lowell, Massachusetts
To: Syracuse, New York
Road distance: ≈ 290 miles (246 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 42 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination: 195 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Syracuse → Lowell

Syracuse sits about 290 miles west of Lowell, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to New York that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $3,180 to $4,730 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 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 195 around Syracuse (66 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 Syracuse.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Syracuse about 144,896. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 5,921), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Syracuse

Full-service estimate for 290 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,490	$1,820	$2,210
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,910	$2,320	$2,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,180	$3,870	$4,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,080	$6,200	$7,560
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,990	$8,520	$10,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$630

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$3,180–$4,730

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 Syracuse (destination)

Byrne

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Byrne Dairy INC

USDOT: 507065
MC: 272793
Based in: Lafayette, NY 13084 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (315) 475-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kml Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2285191
MC: 783550
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (315) 218-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&m Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2578746
MC: 902504
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (315) 450-0214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vansantis Development INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619445
MC: 296470
Based in: Liverpool, NY 13090 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (315) 317-1179 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Foods INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 334493
MC: 297076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13206 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (315) 437-4636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1994986
MC: 966099
Based in: Minoa, NY 13116 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (315) 430-4014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atc Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1597065
MC: 590821
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13208 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (315) 399-5330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delaney Worldwide INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 561250
MC: 162076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13209 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (315) 453-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 195 movers in Syracuse

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,210 for a studio, $1,910 to $2,840 for a one-bedroom, $3,180 to $4,730 for a two-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,560 for a three-bedroom and $6,990 to $10,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Syracuse from Lowell?

About 290 road miles (246 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 New York 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 Syracuse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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–Syracuse corridor.