Saginaw, MI

Montpelier, VT → Saginaw, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Montpelier to Saginaw

About 672 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,850–$5,720, delivery in 2–5 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 87 in Saginaw.

  • 672 miroad distance
  • 12 h 17 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,850–$5,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 672 miles (570 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 17 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
87 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Saginaw → Montpelier

Moving from Montpelier to Saginaw is a long-distance move of roughly 672 road miles, heading west from Vermont 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 $3,850 to $5,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 17 min.

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 87 around Saginaw (34 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 Saginaw.

Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Saginaw about 44,000. Saginaw is the denser city (2,586 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 Michigan than in Vermont, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Montpelier to Saginaw

Full-service estimate for 672 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,430
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,850 $4,690 $5,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,160 $7,510 $9,160
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,460 $10,320 $12,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,400

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$3,850–$5,720

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 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

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

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

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

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

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

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

All 33 movers in Montpelier

Near Saginaw (destination)

Ground Zero Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1328076
MC
804002
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Best Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956614
MC
963910
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48603 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

T & M Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
539473
MC
268845
Based in
Reese, MI 48757 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Two Men And A Truck Tri-City

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3834093
MC
1391917
Based in
Bay City, MI 48706 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

O&r Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955048
MC
1473193
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

M&l Trucking And Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3862307
MC
1411305
Based in
Bridgeport, MI 48722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Mwp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2388910
MC
821048
Based in
Carrollton, MI 48724 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Brooks Freight & Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4342386
MC
1706836
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 87 movers in Saginaw

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,850 to $5,720 for a two-bedroom, $6,160 to $9,160 for a three-bedroom and $8,460 to $12,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Saginaw from Montpelier?

About 672 road miles (570 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 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 Montpelier to Saginaw?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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–Saginaw corridor.