Quincy, MA → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move
About 1,078 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,180–$7,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 456 carriers on the Quincy side and 241 in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga sits about 1,078 miles southwest of Quincy, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Tennessee that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,180 to $7,700 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 19 h 17 min.
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 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.
Quincy has a population of about 103,173 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Quincy is considerably denser (6,123 people per square mile versus 1,272), 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 Tennessee than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,070 | $2,530 | $3,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,180 | $6,310 | $7,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,280 | $10,100 | $12,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,390 | $13,890 | $16,950 |
$1,560–$2,200
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,980–$2,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,180–$7,700
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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Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,700 for a two-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,320 for a three-bedroom and $11,390 to $16,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,078 road miles (913 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 17 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Tennessee 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 $1,560 to $2,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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–Chattanooga corridor.