New Bedford, MA → Providence, RI · Local move
About 32 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,970, delivery in 0–1 days, 80 carriers on the New Bedford side and 330 in Providence.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Providence, RI covers roughly 32 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the local 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 counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,970, 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 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.
New Bedford has a population of about 101,834 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Rhode Island than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $700 | $860 | $1,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $830 | $1,010 | $1,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,080 | $3,750 | $4,580 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,330–$1,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bedford, MA → Providence, RI. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $700 to $1,050 for a studio, $830 to $1,230 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,970 for a two-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,060 for a three-bedroom and $3,080 to $4,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 32 road miles (27 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Providence corridor.