Milwaukee, WI

Plymouth, MA → Milwaukee, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Plymouth to Milwaukee

About 1,042 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,130–$7,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Plymouth side and 604 in Milwaukee.

  • 1,042 miroad distance
  • 18 h 40 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,130–$7,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,042 miles (883 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 40 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Plymouth

Moving from Plymouth to Milwaukee is a long-distance move of roughly 1,042 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to Wisconsin.

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 $5,130 to $7,630 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 18 h 40 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 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.

Plymouth has a population of about 65,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Plymouth is considerably denser (27,353 people per square mile versus 6,000), 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 Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 1,042 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,050 $2,500 $3,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,080 $3,750 $4,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,130 $6,250 $7,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,210 $10,010 $12,210
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,280 $13,760 $16,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,520–$2,150

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

Portable container

$1,950–$2,870

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

Full-service mover

$5,130–$7,630

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.

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

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

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

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

Perry'S Transit

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

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

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

Whitehall Express

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

All 37 movers in Plymouth

Near Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
484946
MC
689891
Based in
West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153935
MC
164888
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
512549
MC
240916
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986605
MC
16916
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
46587
MC
124383
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

North Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2054977
MC
719609
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2057147
MC
729143
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2013895
MC
807165
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,050 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,630 for a two-bedroom, $8,210 to $12,210 for a three-bedroom and $11,280 to $16,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Plymouth?

About 1,042 road miles (883 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 40 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 Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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–Milwaukee corridor.