Rockville, MD → Worcester, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 420 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,290, delivery in 1–3 days, 526 carriers on the Rockville side and 226 in Worcester.
Moving from Rockville to Worcester is a regional long-distance move of roughly 420 road miles, heading northeast from Maryland to Massachusetts.
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 $3,560 to $5,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 57 min.
On the Rockville side there are 526 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (327 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.
Rockville has a population of about 68,000 and Worcester about 213,862. The two cities have comparable density (4,947 and 5,522 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Maryland, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,740 | $2,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,690 | $6,940 | $8,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,830 | $9,550 | $11,650 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,560–$5,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rockville, MD → 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,470 for a three-bedroom and $7,830 to $11,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 420 road miles (356 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Maryland 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 $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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 Rockville–Worcester corridor.