Oakland, CA → Lowell, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,147 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,370–$15,420, delivery in 7–14 days, 832 carriers on the Oakland side and 215 in Lowell.
Lowell sits about 3,147 miles northeast of Oakland, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $10,370 to $15,420 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 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Oakland side there are 832 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (258 of them authorized for interstate work), and 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Oakland has a population of about 440,838 and Lowell about 119,971. The two cities have comparable density (7,883 and 8,497 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,220 | $7,590 | $9,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,370 | $12,640 | $15,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,590 | $20,230 | $24,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,810 | $27,810 | $33,930 |
$4,280–$6,050
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,830–$5,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,370–$15,420
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oakland, CA → Lowell, 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 $4,150 to $6,170 for a studio, $6,220 to $9,250 for a one-bedroom, $10,370 to $15,420 for a two-bedroom, $16,590 to $24,680 for a three-bedroom and $22,810 to $33,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,147 road miles (2,667 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 California 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 $4,280 to $6,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,830 to $5,630. 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 Oakland–Lowell corridor.