Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC
- USDOT
- 50625
- MC
- 120639
- Based in
- North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 27 trucks, 30 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Newport, RI → Cleveland, OH · Long-distance move
About 632 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,770–$5,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 638 in Cleveland.
Cleveland sits about 632 miles west of Newport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to Ohio that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,770 to $5,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 36 min.
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 638 around Cleveland (374 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 Cleveland.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Cleveland about 363,608. Cleveland is the denser city (4,796 people per square mile versus 3,287 in Newport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio than in Rhode Island, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,020 | $7,350 | $8,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,280 | $10,100 | $12,330 |
$950–$1,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,770–$5,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Cleveland, OH. 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 $1,510 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,360 for a one-bedroom, $3,770 to $5,600 for a two-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,960 for a three-bedroom and $8,280 to $12,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 632 road miles (536 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island into Ohio 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 $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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 Newport–Cleveland corridor.