Springfield, MA → Lancaster, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Lancaster

About 286 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,870–$4,270, delivery in 1–3 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 260 in Lancaster.

286 miroad distance
5 h 38 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,870–$4,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Springfield, Massachusetts
To: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 286 miles (243 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 38 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination: 260 (171 interstate)

Reverse: Lancaster → Springfield

The route from Springfield, MA to Lancaster, PA covers roughly 286 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,870 to $4,270 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 5 h 38 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 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Lancaster about 58,000. Lancaster is the denser city (8,031 people per square mile versus 4,888 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster

Full-service estimate for 286 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,350	$1,650	$2,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,720	$2,100	$2,560
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,590	$5,600	$6,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,320	$7,700	$9,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$440–$630

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$2,870–$4,270

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

Call (413) 579-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (860) 668-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 225-0249 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (413) 886-9309 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (860) 680-3356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Affordable Waste Solutions INC

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

Call (413) 244-1943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clark Relocations LLC

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

Boomerang

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Boomerang Storage LLC

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

Call (413) 535-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Springfield

Near Lancaster (destination)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2562869
MC: 894481
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 276388
MC: 290856
Based in: Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 168358
MC: 145282
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 514795
MC: 197249
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619559
MC: 287214
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 377174
MC: 302885
Based in: Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2040512
MC: 720073
Based in: Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1342517
MC: 515012
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Tips for this move

Plan a first-night kit for Lancaster: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,720 to $2,560 for a one-bedroom, $2,870 to $4,270 for a two-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,840 for a three-bedroom and $6,320 to $9,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lancaster from Springfield?

About 286 road miles (243 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $440 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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–Lancaster corridor.