Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 1385753
- MC
- 527864
- Based in
- Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 74 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Springfield, MA → Cambridge, MA · Short-haul move
About 88 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,720–$2,560, delivery in 1–2 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 490 in Cambridge.
The route from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA covers roughly 88 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,720 and $2,560, before packing or storage.
On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 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.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 4,888 in Springfield), 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 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,730 | $4,540 | $5,540 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,720–$2,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MA → Cambridge, 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 $980 to $1,460 for a studio, $1,110 to $1,650 for a one-bedroom, $1,720 to $2,560 for a two-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,820 for a three-bedroom and $3,730 to $5,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 88 road miles (75 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 13 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 Springfield 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Springfield–Cambridge corridor.