Providence, RI

Nashville, TN → Providence, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Nashville to Providence

About 1,075 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,260, delivery in 3–7 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 330 in Providence.

  • 1,075 miroad distance
  • 19 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,880–$7,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,075 miles (911 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination
330 (253 interstate)

Reverse: Providence → Nashville

The route from Nashville, TN to Providence, RI covers roughly 1,075 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,880 to $7,260 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 14 min.

On the Nashville side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (295 of them authorized for interstate work), and 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 1,449 in Nashville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Rhode Island does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Nashville to Providence

Full-service estimate for 1,075 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,950 $2,380 $2,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,930 $3,570 $4,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,880 $5,950 $7,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,810 $9,520 $11,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,740 $13,100 $15,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,550–$2,190

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,910

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

Full-service mover

$4,880–$7,260

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 Nashville (origin)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4181567
MC
1610059
Based in
Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3747575
MC
1329062
Based in
Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2302632
MC
786115
Based in
Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Tcx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
716474
MC
329638
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4410773
MC
1781133
Based in
Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3100712
MC
837656
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2308372
MC
823165
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974237
MC
10556
Based in
Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 478 movers in Nashville

Near Providence (destination)

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179097
MC
308546
Based in
Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cvs Health

Licensed interstate
USDOT
612151
MC
294309
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
322 trucks, 342 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Castle Family Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3934248
MC
1459148
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rivas Linehaul INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086040
MC
69304
Based in
Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jireh Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3365162
MC
1078255
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1432058
MC
541084
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Sterling Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
106974
MC
133272
Based in
Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jay Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782376
MC
926696
Based in
North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 330 movers in Providence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Providence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,360 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a two-bedroom, $7,810 to $11,620 for a three-bedroom and $10,740 to $15,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Providence from Nashville?

About 1,075 road miles (911 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 14 min.

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 Tennessee into Rhode Island 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 Nashville to Providence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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 Nashville–Providence corridor.