Milwaukee, WI

Worcester, MA → Milwaukee, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Worcester to Milwaukee

About 969 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,340, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 604 in Milwaukee.

  • 969 miroad distance
  • 17 h 24 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,930–$7,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 969 miles (822 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 24 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination
604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Worcester

Moving from Worcester to Milwaukee is a long-distance move of roughly 969 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to Wisconsin.

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 $4,930 to $7,340 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 17 h 24 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 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Milwaukee about 562,407. The two cities have comparable density (5,522 and 6,000 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 969 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,970 $2,410 $2,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,930 $6,010 $7,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,890 $9,620 $11,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,850 $13,230 $16,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,450–$2,040

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,770

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

Full-service mover

$4,930–$7,340

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

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

Near Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
484946
MC
689891
Based in
West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153935
MC
164888
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
512549
MC
240916
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986605
MC
16916
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
46587
MC
124383
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

North Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2054977
MC
719609
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2057147
MC
729143
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2013895
MC
807165
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,340 for a two-bedroom, $7,890 to $11,740 for a three-bedroom and $10,850 to $16,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Worcester?

About 969 road miles (822 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 24 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 Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,450 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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–Milwaukee corridor.