Providence, RI → Dearborn, MI · Long-distance move
About 714 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 827 in Dearborn.
Moving from Providence to Dearborn is a long-distance move of roughly 714 road miles, heading west from Rhode Island 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 $4,010 to $5,970 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 1 min.
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 of them authorized for interstate work), and 827 around Dearborn (380 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 Dearborn.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Dearborn about 105,611. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 people per square mile versus 4,544), 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 Rhode Island, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,390 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,410 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,820 | $10,760 | $13,130 |
$1,030–$1,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,660–$2,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,010–$5,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Providence, RI → Dearborn, MI. 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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Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,970 for a two-bedroom, $6,420 to $9,550 for a three-bedroom and $8,820 to $13,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 714 road miles (605 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 1 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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 Providence–Dearborn corridor.