Dearborn, MI

Springfield, MA → Dearborn, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Dearborn

About 644 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 827 in Dearborn.

  • 644 miroad distance
  • 11 h 48 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,060–$6,0402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 644 miles (546 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 48 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination
827 (380 interstate)

Reverse: Dearborn → Springfield

The route from Springfield, MA to Dearborn, MI covers roughly 644 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,060 to $6,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 48 min.

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 827 around Dearborn (380 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 Dearborn.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Dearborn about 105,611. The two cities have comparable density (4,888 and 4,544 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Dearborn

Full-service estimate for 644 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,620 $1,980 $2,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,430 $2,970 $3,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,060 $4,950 $6,040
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,490 $7,920 $9,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,930 $10,890 $13,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$960–$1,360

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,590–$2,350

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,060–$6,040

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
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

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
588111
MC
285069
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
565153
MC
222754
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086680
MC
69622
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
822415
MC
362564
Based in
Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2272542
MC
1092581
Based in
Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3733749
MC
1319014
Based in
Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Boomerang

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2204901
MC
765077
Based in
Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 213 movers in Springfield

Near Dearborn (destination)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2467803
MC
853124
Based in
Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
309893
MC
213213
Based in
Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 827 movers in Dearborn

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Dearborn?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a two-bedroom, $6,490 to $9,660 for a three-bedroom and $8,930 to $13,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dearborn from Springfield?

About 644 road miles (546 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Springfield to Dearborn?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,350. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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–Dearborn corridor.