Lynn, MA → New Bedford, MA · Short-haul move
About 66 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,590–$2,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 80 in New Bedford.
The route from Lynn, MA to New Bedford, MA covers roughly 66 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul 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 1 h 50 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,590 and $2,370, 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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and New Bedford about 101,834. Lynn is considerably denser (9,463 people per square mile versus 5,054), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $890 | $1,080 | $1,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,540 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,590–$2,370
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 $890 to $1,320 for a studio, $1,010 to $1,510 for a one-bedroom, $1,590 to $2,370 for a two-bedroom, $2,410 to $3,590 for a three-bedroom and $3,540 to $5,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 66 road miles (56 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 50 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 New Bedford 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 $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–New Bedford corridor.