New Bedford, MA → Springfield, MA · Short-haul move
About 104 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 80 carriers on the New Bedford side and 213 in Springfield.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Springfield, MA covers roughly 104 miles by road, a west-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 2 h 30 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,340 and $3,490, 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 213 around Springfield (155 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 Springfield.
New Bedford has a population of about 101,834 and Springfield about 154,702. The two cities have comparable density (5,054 and 4,888 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,750 | $4,570 | $5,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,160 | $6,290 | $7,670 |
$260–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bedford, MA → Springfield, MA. 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 $1,480 to $2,200 for a studio, $1,480 to $2,200 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,490 for a two-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,580 for a three-bedroom and $5,160 to $7,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 104 road miles (88 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both New Bedford and Springfield 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 $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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–Springfield corridor.