New Bedford, MA → Cambridge, MA · Short-haul move
About 59 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,550–$2,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 80 carriers on the New Bedford side and 490 in Cambridge.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Cambridge, MA covers roughly 59 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,550 and $2,310, 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 490 around Cambridge (287 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 Cambridge.
New Bedford has a population of about 101,834 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 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 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,200 | $1,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,360 | $2,880 | $3,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,470 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,550–$2,310
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 $860 to $1,270 for a studio, $980 to $1,460 for a one-bedroom, $1,550 to $2,310 for a two-bedroom, $2,360 to $3,510 for a three-bedroom and $3,470 to $5,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 59 road miles (50 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 43 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 Cambridge 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 $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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–Cambridge corridor.