Quincy, MA → Cambridge, MA · Local move
About 13 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,290–$1,920, delivery in 0–1 days, 456 carriers on the Quincy side and 490 in Cambridge.
Moving from Quincy to Cambridge is a local move of roughly 13 road miles, heading northwest within Massachusetts.
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 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,290 and $1,920, before packing or storage.
On the Quincy side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (277 of them authorized for interstate work), and 490 around Cambridge (287 interstate). For an in-state 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 Cambridge.
Quincy has a population of about 103,173 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 6,123 in Quincy), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $660 | $810 | $980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $790 | $960 | $1,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,030 | $2,470 | $3,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,070 | $3,750 | $4,570 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,290–$1,920
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $660 to $980 for a studio, $790 to $1,170 for a one-bedroom, $1,290 to $1,920 for a two-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a three-bedroom and $3,070 to $4,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 13 road miles (10 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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.
No. Because both Quincy and Cambridge are in Massachusetts, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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 Quincy–Cambridge corridor.