Newport, RI → New Bedford, MA · Local move
About 28 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,940, delivery in 0–1 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 80 in New Bedford.
The route from Newport, RI to New Bedford, MA covers roughly 28 miles by road, a northeast-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 53 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,940, 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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 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 | $690 | $840 | $1,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,030 | $2,470 | $3,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,530 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,300–$1,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → New Bedford, 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
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $690 to $1,020 for a studio, $810 to $1,200 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,940 for a two-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a three-bedroom and $3,040 to $4,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 28 road miles (23 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 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 Newport–New Bedford corridor.