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Aberdeen, SD

Montpelier, VT → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Montpelier to Aberdeen

About 1,493 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,850–$8,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 9 in Aberdeen.

  • 1,493 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,850–$8,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,493 miles (1,265 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Montpelier

Moving from Montpelier to Aberdeen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,493 road miles, heading west from Vermont to South Dakota.

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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Montpelier side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.

Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Aberdeen about 28,000. Aberdeen is the denser city (1,725 people per square mile versus 803 in Montpelier), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in Vermont, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Montpelier to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 1,493 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
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 $15,680 $19,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service 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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Montpelier (origin)

Bellavance Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86320
MC
116362
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (802) 479-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Capital Candy Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
309032
MC
1610426
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (802) 476-6689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Piano Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569886
MC
898110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (802) 249-1912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Catrachingo Foods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4580446
MC
1823242
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (802) 318-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: James Lacourse

USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (802) 279-4524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Douglas S Crowningshield

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2403110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (802) 249-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casella Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
472791
MC
966576
Based in
Pittsford, VT 05763 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (802) 773-0052 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Montpelier

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418613
MC
260450
Based in
Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (630) 926-6662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC

USDOT
885778
MC
386322
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (605) 202-5563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC

USDOT
2251443
MC
783890
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (605) 290-0234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2063548
MC
943864
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (562) 413-6290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895010
MC
1433161
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (617) 293-4306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt

USDOT
934701
Based in
Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (605) 395-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier

Legal name: James G Pernsteiner

USDOT
1439877
MC
544077
Based in
Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (701) 349-3855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2262675
MC
782564
Based in
Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (605) 472-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montpelier to Aberdeen?

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 $19,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Montpelier?

About 1,493 road miles (1,265 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Vermont into South Dakota 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 Montpelier to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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 Montpelier–Aberdeen corridor.