Springfield, MA → Newport, RI · Short-haul move

Movers from Springfield to Newport

About 91 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,650–$2,450, delivery in 1–2 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 30 in Newport.

91 miroad distance
2 h 16 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,650–$2,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Springfield, Massachusetts
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 91 miles (77 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 16 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Springfield

The route from Springfield, MA to Newport, RI covers roughly 91 miles by road, a southeast-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 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,650 and $2,450, 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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Newport about 25,000. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 3,287), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Rhode Island 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 Newport

Full-service estimate for 91 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$940	$1,150	$1,400
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$1,070	$1,300	$1,580
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,650	$2,010	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,460	$3,000	$3,660
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,570	$4,350	$5,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$340

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

Portable container

$1,100–$1,620

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

Full-service mover

$1,650–$2,450

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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

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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 Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

Tips for this move

A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Newport with daylight to spare.
Check Massachusetts intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.
Group fragile items and tell the crew which boxes go in the cab or on top.
For a move under about 150 miles you can often choose between an hourly and a flat rate—ask for both.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $940 to $1,400 for a studio, $1,070 to $1,580 for a one-bedroom, $1,650 to $2,450 for a two-bedroom, $2,460 to $3,660 for a three-bedroom and $3,570 to $5,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Springfield?

About 91 road miles (77 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 16 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Rhode Island 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 Newport?

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.

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–Newport corridor.