Newport, RI → Worcester, MA · Short-haul move
About 71 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,540–$2,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 226 in Worcester.
The route from Newport, RI to Worcester, MA covers roughly 71 miles by road, a northwest-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 1 h 55 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,540 and $2,290, 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 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Worcester about 213,862. Worcester is the denser city (5,522 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 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,200 | $1,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,540–$2,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Worcester, 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: Piece By Piece Movers LLC
Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC
Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $980 to $1,460 for a one-bedroom, $1,540 to $2,290 for a two-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,460 for a three-bedroom and $3,400 to $5,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 71 road miles (60 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 55 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 $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–Worcester corridor.