Newton, MA → Lowell, MA · Local move
About 26 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,360–$2,030, delivery in 0–1 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 215 in Lowell.
Moving from Newton to Lowell is a local move of roughly 26 road miles, heading north within Massachusetts.
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 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,360 and $2,030, before packing or storage.
On the Newton side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (267 of them authorized for interstate work), and 215 around Lowell (152 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 4,988 in Newton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $720 | $870 | $1,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,190 | $3,890 | $4,740 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,360–$2,030
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 $720 to $1,070 for a studio, $840 to $1,260 for a one-bedroom, $1,360 to $2,030 for a two-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,160 for a three-bedroom and $3,190 to $4,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 26 road miles (22 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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.
No. Because both Newton and Lowell are in Massachusetts, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
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 $1,530. 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 Newton–Lowell corridor.