Worcester, MA → Lafayette, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Worcester to Lafayette

About 933 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 55 in Lafayette.

933 miroad distance
16 h 47 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,770–$7,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Worcester, Massachusetts
To: Lafayette, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 933 miles (791 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 47 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Lafayette → Worcester

Lafayette sits about 933 miles west of Worcester, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Indiana that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,770 to $7,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 47 min.

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Lafayette (44 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 Lafayette.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Lafayette about 72,000. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 people per square mile versus 2,409), 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 Indiana 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 Worcester to Lafayette

Full-service estimate for 933 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,910	$2,330	$2,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,860	$3,490	$4,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,770	$5,820	$7,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,630	$9,300	$11,350
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,490	$12,790	$15,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,720

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,090

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

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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 Worcester (origin)

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

Call (508) 270-7203 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 752-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (774) 303-7984 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Piece By Piece Movers LLC

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

Call (617) 515-9886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC

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

Call (800) 516-6837 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 769-9667 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 755-8572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC

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

Call (617) 202-9566 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Worcester

Near Lafayette (destination)

Prime Road Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2820314
MC: 940394
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (773) 877-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

A M T Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1178595
MC: 471764
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (765) 471-8216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 549556
MC: 271281
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (765) 589-1737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct In LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4047384
MC: 1532905
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (415) 800-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

M & B Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3877960
MC: 1421840
Based in: Mulberry, IN 46058 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (765) 242-1427 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boxed By Universal Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4429374
MC: 1742605
Based in: West Lafayette, IN 47906 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (765) 413-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Codise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2584517
MC: 905509
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (765) 586-9540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keep It Moving 360 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3955068
MC: 1473210
Based in: Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (765) 607-3698 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Lafayette

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Lafayette if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Lafayette?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,090 for a two-bedroom, $7,630 to $11,350 for a three-bedroom and $10,490 to $15,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lafayette from Worcester?

About 933 road miles (791 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 47 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Massachusetts into Indiana 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 Worcester to Lafayette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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 Worcester–Lafayette corridor.