Murfreesboro, TN → Montpelier, VT · Long-distance move
About 1,101 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,870–$7,250, delivery in 3–7 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 33 in Montpelier.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Montpelier is a long-distance move of roughly 1,101 road miles, heading northeast from Tennessee to Vermont.
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 $4,870 to $7,250 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 41 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 33 around Montpelier (21 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 Montpelier.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Montpelier about 8,000. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 803), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Vermont is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Vermont 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 | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,570 | $4,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,800 | $9,510 | $11,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,720 | $13,070 | $15,950 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,870–$7,250
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,250 for a two-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,600 for a three-bedroom and $10,720 to $15,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,101 road miles (933 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 41 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 Vermont 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 $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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–Montpelier corridor.