Memphis, TN → Lowell, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,329 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,850–$8,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 215 in Lowell.
The route from Memphis, TN to Lowell, MA covers roughly 1,329 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,850 to $8,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 37 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,132 in Memphis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,510 | $4,280 | $5,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,350 | $11,410 | $13,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,860 | $15,690 | $19,140 |
$1,820–$2,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,850–$8,700
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.
Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,340 to $3,480 for a studio, $3,510 to $5,220 for a one-bedroom, $5,850 to $8,700 for a two-bedroom, $9,350 to $13,920 for a three-bedroom and $12,860 to $19,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,329 road miles (1,126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 Memphis–Lowell corridor.