New Bedford, MA → Lowell, MA · Short-haul move
About 83 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,690–$2,510, delivery in 1–2 days, 80 carriers on the New Bedford side and 215 in Lowell.
Lowell sits about 83 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 2 h 8 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,690 and $2,510, 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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
New Bedford has a population of about 101,834 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 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 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
$230–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,690–$2,510
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 $960 to $1,430 for a studio, $1,090 to $1,620 for a one-bedroom, $1,690 to $2,510 for a two-bedroom, $2,530 to $3,770 for a three-bedroom and $3,680 to $5,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 83 road miles (70 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 8 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 Lowell 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 $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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–Lowell corridor.