Murfreesboro, TN → Lynn, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,114 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,270–$7,850, delivery in 3–7 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 403 in Lynn.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Lynn is a long-distance move of roughly 1,114 road miles, heading northeast from Tennessee to Massachusetts.
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 $5,270 to $7,850 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 19 h 54 min.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 403 around Lynn (224 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 Lynn.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Lynn about 104,236. Lynn is the denser city (9,463 people per square mile versus 2,429 in Murfreesboro), 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 | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,270 | $6,430 | $7,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,290 | $12,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,600 | $14,150 | $17,260 |
$1,590–$2,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,010–$2,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,270–$7,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Murfreesboro, TN → Lynn, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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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Legal name: Jm Parcel Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,710 for a one-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,850 for a two-bedroom, $8,440 to $12,550 for a three-bedroom and $11,600 to $17,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,114 road miles (944 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 54 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 $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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 Murfreesboro–Lynn corridor.