Newton, MA → Worcester, MA · Local move
About 36 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 0–1 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 226 in Worcester.
Moving from Newton to Worcester is a local move of roughly 36 road miles, heading west 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 1 h 8 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, 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 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and Worcester about 213,862. The two cities have comparable density (4,988 and 5,522 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $760 | $930 | $1,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $890 | $1,080 | $1,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,270 | $3,990 | $4,870 |
$190–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,420–$2,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newton, MA → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $760 to $1,130 for a studio, $890 to $1,320 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,260 for a three-bedroom and $3,270 to $4,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 36 road miles (31 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 8 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 Worcester 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 $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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–Worcester corridor.