St. Paul, MN → Providence, RI · Long-distance move
About 1,306 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 330 in Providence.
The route from St. Paul, MN to Providence, RI covers roughly 1,306 miles by road, a east-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 $5,680 to $8,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 13 min.
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 of them authorized for interstate work), and 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 5,991 in St. Paul), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,150 | $5,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,920 | $8,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,080 | $11,080 | $13,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,490 | $15,230 | $18,580 |
$1,790–$2,530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,210
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,680–$8,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Paul, MN → Providence, RI. 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.
Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
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Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a two-bedroom, $9,080 to $13,520 for a three-bedroom and $12,490 to $18,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,306 road miles (1,107 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 13 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,790 to $2,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,210. 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 St. Paul–Providence corridor.