Providence, RI → Worcester, MA · Local move
About 43 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,390–$2,060, delivery in 0–1 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 226 in Worcester.
Worcester sits about 43 miles northwest of Providence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,390 and $2,060, before packing or storage.
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 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Worcester about 213,862. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 people per square mile versus 5,522), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Rhode Island, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $750 | $910 | $1,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,390–$2,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Providence, RI → Worcester, 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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Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $750 to $1,110 for a studio, $870 to $1,300 for a one-bedroom, $1,390 to $2,060 for a two-bedroom, $2,130 to $3,170 for a three-bedroom and $3,170 to $4,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 43 road miles (37 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 21 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island 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 $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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–Worcester corridor.