New Bedford, MA → Boston, MA · Short-haul move
About 57 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,540–$2,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 80 carriers on the New Bedford side and 918 in Boston.
Boston sits about 57 miles north of New Bedford, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 41 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,540 and $2,290, before packing or storage.
On the New Bedford side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (56 of them authorized for interstate work), and 918 around Boston (554 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 Boston.
New Bedford has a population of about 101,834 and Boston about 672,973. Boston is the denser city (13,989 people per square mile versus 5,054 in New Bedford), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,340 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,140 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,540–$2,290
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 $850 to $1,260 for a studio, $980 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,540 to $2,290 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,490 for a three-bedroom and $3,460 to $5,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 57 road miles (49 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 41 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 New Bedford and Boston are in Massachusetts, 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 $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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 New Bedford–Boston corridor.