Overland Park, KS → Newton, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,475 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,180–$9,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 456 in Newton.
Newton sits about 1,475 miles east of Overland Park, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $6,180 to $9,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Overland Park side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (322 of them authorized for interstate work), and 456 around Newton (267 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 Newton.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Newton about 89,000. Newton is the denser city (4,988 people per square mile versus 2,623 in Overland Park), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,710 | $4,520 | $5,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,530 | $9,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,880 | $12,050 | $14,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,590 | $16,580 | $20,220 |
$2,120–$2,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,340–$3,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,180–$9,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Overland Park, KS → Newton, 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 $2,470 to $3,680 for a studio, $3,710 to $5,520 for a one-bedroom, $6,180 to $9,190 for a two-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,710 for a three-bedroom and $13,590 to $20,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,475 road miles (1,250 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Kansas 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 $2,120 to $2,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. 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 Overland Park–Newton corridor.