Newport, RI → Lowell, MA · Short-haul move
About 95 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,670–$2,480, delivery in 1–2 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 215 in Lowell.
The route from Newport, RI to Lowell, MA covers roughly 95 miles by road, a north-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 20 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,670 and $2,480, before packing or storage.
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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 3,287 in Newport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Rhode Island, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| 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 | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,670 | $2,040 | $2,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,490 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,600 | $4,390 | $5,350 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,670–$2,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Lowell, 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.
Legal name: Robert A Lantz
Legal name: Easy Does It LLC
Legal name: Streamline LLC
Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $960 to $1,430 for a studio, $1,080 to $1,610 for a one-bedroom, $1,670 to $2,480 for a two-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,700 for a three-bedroom and $3,600 to $5,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 95 road miles (80 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 20 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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island into Massachusetts 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Lowell corridor.