Sterling Heights, MI

Plymouth, MA → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Plymouth to Sterling Heights

About 747 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,450, delivery in 2–5 days, 37 carriers on the Plymouth side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 747 miroad distance
  • 13 h 35 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,330–$6,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 747 miles (633 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 35 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Plymouth

Moving from Plymouth to Sterling Heights is a long-distance move of roughly 747 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to Michigan.

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 $4,330 to $6,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 35 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 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Plymouth has a population of about 65,000 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Plymouth is considerably denser (27,353 people per square mile versus 3,691), 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 747 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,730 $2,110 $2,580
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,330 $5,290 $6,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,940 $8,460 $10,320
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,540 $11,630 $14,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,510

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$4,330–$6,450

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mra

Licensed interstate
USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Plymouth to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,580 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,870 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,450 for a two-bedroom, $6,940 to $10,320 for a three-bedroom and $9,540 to $14,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Plymouth?

About 747 road miles (633 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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–Sterling Heights corridor.