Worcester, MA

The Villages, FL → Worcester, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from The Villages to Worcester

About 1,280 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,900–$8,780, delivery in 3–7 days, 240 carriers on the The Villages side and 226 in Worcester.

  • 1,280 miroad distance
  • 22 h 46 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,900–$8,7802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,280 miles (1,085 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 46 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
240 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
226 (135 interstate)

Reverse: Worcester → The Villages

The route from The Villages, FL to Worcester, MA covers roughly 1,280 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,900 to $8,780 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 22 h 46 min.

On the The Villages side there are 240 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.

The Villages has a population of about 85,000 and Worcester about 213,862. Worcester is the denser city (5,522 people per square mile versus 2,422 in The Villages), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from The Villages to Worcester

Full-service estimate for 1,280 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,900 $7,200 $8,780
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,440 $11,520 $14,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,980 $15,840 $19,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,490

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,900–$8,780

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 The Villages (origin)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 240 movers in The Villages

Near Worcester (destination)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
17902
MC
167834
Based in
Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
536660
MC
267848
Based in
Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
7378699
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1971286
MC
697653
Based in
Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1141917
MC
462886
Based in
Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4211468
MC
1626380
Based in
Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
255214
MC
202018
Based in
Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1637689
MC
633243
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 226 movers in Worcester

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from The Villages to Worcester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,270 for a one-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,780 for a two-bedroom, $9,440 to $14,050 for a three-bedroom and $12,980 to $19,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Worcester from The Villages?

About 1,280 road miles (1,085 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Massachusetts 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 The Villages to Worcester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 The Villages–Worcester corridor.