Shreveport, LA → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move
About 1,658 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,510–$9,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 80 in New Bedford.
New Bedford sits about 1,658 miles northeast of Shreveport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,510 to $9,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Shreveport side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 1,740 in Shreveport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, 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 | $2,600 | $3,180 | $3,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,510 | $7,940 | $9,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,420 | $12,700 | $15,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,320 | $17,470 | $21,310 |
$2,300–$3,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,500–$3,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,510–$9,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Shreveport, LA → New Bedford, 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 $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,810 for a one-bedroom, $6,510 to $9,690 for a two-bedroom, $10,420 to $15,500 for a three-bedroom and $14,320 to $21,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,658 road miles (1,405 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana 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 $2,300 to $3,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,680. 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 Shreveport–New Bedford corridor.