Newport, RI → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move
About 1,026 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,990–$7,430, delivery in 3–7 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 694 in Joliet.
Joliet sits about 1,026 miles west of Newport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to Illinois 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 $4,990 to $7,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 23 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 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Joliet about 152,241. Newport is considerably denser (3,287 people per square mile versus 2,331), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,090 | $7,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,990 | $9,740 | $11,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,980 | $13,390 | $16,340 |
$1,500–$2,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,940–$2,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,990–$7,430
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 $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $4,990 to $7,430 for a two-bedroom, $7,990 to $11,880 for a three-bedroom and $10,980 to $16,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,026 road miles (870 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 23 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Illinois 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 $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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–Joliet corridor.