Murfreesboro, TN → Nashville, TN · Local move
About 35 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,120–$1,670, delivery in 0–1 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 478 in Nashville.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Nashville is a local move of roughly 35 road miles, heading northwest within Tennessee.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 6 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,120 and $1,670, before packing or storage.
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 478 around Nashville (295 interstate). For an in-state 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 Nashville.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Nashville about 721,074. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,449), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $600 | $730 | $890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $700 | $850 | $1,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,590 | $3,150 | $3,850 |
$190–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,120–$1,670
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 $600 to $890 for a studio, $700 to $1,040 for a one-bedroom, $1,120 to $1,670 for a two-bedroom, $1,730 to $2,570 for a three-bedroom and $2,590 to $3,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 35 road miles (30 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 6 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Murfreesboro and Nashville are in Tennessee, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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–Nashville corridor.