Trenton, NJ → Lowell, MA · Regional long-distance move
About 288 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,080–$4,580, delivery in 1–3 days, 350 carriers on the Trenton side and 215 in Lowell.
Moving from Trenton to Lowell is a regional long-distance move of roughly 288 road miles, heading northeast from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
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 $3,080 to $4,580 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 40 min.
On the Trenton side there are 350 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (279 of them authorized for interstate work), and 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Trenton has a population of about 90,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Trenton is considerably denser (11,947 people per square mile versus 8,497), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,250 | $2,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,080 | $3,750 | $4,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,920 | $6,000 | $7,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,770 | $8,250 | $10,070 |
$450–$630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,080–$4,580
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Trenton, NJ → Lowell, MA. 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: Greatwide American Trans-Freight LLC
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,150 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,750 for a one-bedroom, $3,080 to $4,580 for a two-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a three-bedroom and $6,770 to $10,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 288 road miles (244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 40 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 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.
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 Trenton–Lowell corridor.