Sterling Heights, MI

Medford, OR → Sterling Heights, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Medford to Sterling Heights

About 2,373 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,420–$11,040, delivery in 7–14 days, 52 carriers on the Medford side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 2,373 miroad distance
  • 41 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,420–$11,0402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,373 miles (2,011 straight-line)
Drive time
41 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
52 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Medford

Moving from Medford to Sterling Heights is a cross-country move of roughly 2,373 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Michigan.

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 $7,420 to $11,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 41 hours (5 driving days).

On the Medford side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Medford has a population of about 88,000 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. The two cities have comparable density (3,027 and 3,691 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Medford to Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 2,373 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,450 $5,430 $6,630
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,420 $9,050 $11,040
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,880 $14,480 $17,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,330 $19,910 $24,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,340–$4,710

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

Portable container

$3,140–$4,610

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

Full-service mover

$7,420–$11,040

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Medford (origin)

Dash Transit

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1421056
MC
747468
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Oldland Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
167502
MC
150766
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hall Of Fame Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3328174
MC
1060141
Based in
Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Adventure Harvest Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4194186
MC
1616851
Based in
Eagle Point, OR 97524 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Daniel Fillmore Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
507800
MC
259570
Based in
Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ford Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8528813
MC
65709981
Based in
Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Skyriver Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1740442
MC
637414
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Avf Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3445644
MC
1120282
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 52 movers in Medford

Near Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mra

Licensed interstate
USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Medford to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,630 for a one-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,040 for a two-bedroom, $11,880 to $17,670 for a three-bedroom and $16,330 to $24,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Medford?

About 2,373 road miles (2,011 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Oregon into Michigan 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 Medford to Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,340 to $4,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,140 to $4,610. 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 Medford–Sterling Heights corridor.