Lynn, MA → Cambridge, MA · Local move
About 12 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,280–$1,910, delivery in 0–1 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 490 in Cambridge.
The route from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA covers roughly 12 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 23 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,280 and $1,910, before packing or storage.
On the Lynn side there are 403 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (224 of them authorized for interstate work), and 490 around Cambridge (287 interstate). For an in-state 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 Cambridge.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 9,463 in Lynn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $660 | $800 | $980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $780 | $960 | $1,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,560 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,280–$1,910
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $660 to $980 for a studio, $780 to $1,170 for a one-bedroom, $1,280 to $1,910 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,010 for a three-bedroom and $3,070 to $4,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 12 road miles (11 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Lynn and Cambridge are in Massachusetts, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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.
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 Lynn–Cambridge corridor.