Gentle Hands Moving
Legal name: Alfred W Lee
- USDOT
- 1827764
- MC
- 850930
- Based in
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Ukiah, CA → Springfield, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,098 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,270–$15,280, delivery in 7–14 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 213 in Springfield.
Springfield sits about 3,098 miles east of Ukiah, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $10,270 to $15,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 213 around Springfield (155 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 Springfield.
Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Springfield about 154,702. Springfield is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 3,484 in Ukiah), 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 | $4,110 | $5,010 | $6,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,160 | $7,520 | $9,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,270 | $12,530 | $15,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,440 | $20,040 | $24,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,600 | $27,560 | $33,620 |
$4,230–$5,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,780–$5,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,270–$15,280
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ukiah, CA → Springfield, 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: Alfred W Lee
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,110 to $6,110 for a studio, $6,160 to $9,170 for a one-bedroom, $10,270 to $15,280 for a two-bedroom, $16,440 to $24,450 for a three-bedroom and $22,600 to $33,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,098 road miles (2,626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,230 to $5,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,780 to $5,570. 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 Ukiah–Springfield corridor.