Plymouth, MA → Lafayette, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Plymouth to Lafayette

About 1,001 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,360, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Plymouth side and 55 in Lafayette.

1,001 miroad distance
17 h 58 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,950–$7,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Plymouth, Massachusetts
To: Lafayette, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,001 miles (848 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 58 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 37 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Lafayette → Plymouth

Moving from Plymouth to Lafayette is a long-distance move of roughly 1,001 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to Indiana.

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 $4,950 to $7,360 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 17 h 58 min.

On the Plymouth side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Lafayette (44 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 Lafayette.

Plymouth has a population of about 65,000 and Lafayette about 72,000. Plymouth is considerably denser (27,353 people per square mile versus 2,409), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Plymouth to Lafayette

Full-service estimate for 1,001 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,980	$2,410	$2,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,970	$3,620	$4,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,950	$6,040	$7,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,920	$9,660	$11,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,890	$13,280	$16,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,910–$2,810

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,950–$7,360

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Plymouth (origin)

Sysco Boston LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 49541
MC: 1099731
Based in: Plympton, MA 02367 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 234 trucks, 257 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 422-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Construction INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 402399
Based in: Plymouth, MA 02360 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (508) 398-1811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 813744
MC: 406241
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1108840
MC: 456026
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perry'S Transit

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: John Perry

USDOT: 2069425
MC: 723392
Based in: Carver, MA 02330 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (781) 724-7172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nichols Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 436103
MC: 223136
Based in: Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (508) 947-7347 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burkhardt Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 148684
MC: 3844
Based in: Marshfield, MA 02050 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 337-0144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whitehall Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roger Lee Hall

USDOT: 801850
MC: 313832
Based in: Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (774) 213-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Plymouth

Near Lafayette (destination)

Prime Road Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2820314
MC: 940394
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (773) 877-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

A M T Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1178595
MC: 471764
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (765) 471-8216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 549556
MC: 271281
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (765) 589-1737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct In LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4047384
MC: 1532905
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (415) 800-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

M & B Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3877960
MC: 1421840
Based in: Mulberry, IN 46058 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (765) 242-1427 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boxed By Universal Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4429374
MC: 1742605
Based in: West Lafayette, IN 47906 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (765) 413-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Codise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2584517
MC: 905509
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (765) 586-9540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keep It Moving 360 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3955068
MC: 1473210
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (765) 607-3698 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Lafayette

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Plymouth to Lafayette?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,360 for a two-bedroom, $7,920 to $11,780 for a three-bedroom and $10,890 to $16,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lafayette from Plymouth?

About 1,001 road miles (848 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 58 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Indiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Plymouth to Lafayette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,810. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Plymouth–Lafayette corridor.