Newport, RI → Redmond, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,939 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,070–$13,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 359 in Redmond.
The route from Newport, RI to Redmond, WA covers roughly 2,939 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $9,070 to $13,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).
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 359 around Redmond (118 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 Redmond.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Redmond about 76,000. Redmond is the denser city (4,422 people per square mile versus 3,287 in Newport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,070 | $11,060 | $13,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,510 | $17,700 | $21,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,950 | $24,330 | $29,690 |
$4,070–$5,750
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,640–$5,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,070–$13,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Redmond, WA. 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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Legal name: Michael P Mellar
Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,630 to $5,400 for a studio, $5,440 to $8,100 for a one-bedroom, $9,070 to $13,490 for a two-bedroom, $14,510 to $21,590 for a three-bedroom and $19,950 to $29,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,939 road miles (2,491 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 $4,070 to $5,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,640 to $5,360. 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–Redmond corridor.