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Worcester, MA → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Worcester to Sterling Heights

About 675 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,140–$6,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 675 miroad distance
  • 12 h 20 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,140–$6,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 675 miles (572 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 20 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Worcester

The route from Worcester, MA to Sterling Heights, MI covers roughly 675 miles by road, a west-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 $4,140 to $6,160 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 12 h 20 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 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 people per square mile versus 3,691), 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 675 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,660 $2,020 $2,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,480 $3,030 $3,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,140 $5,050 $6,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,630 $8,080 $9,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,110 $11,110 $13,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,400

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$4,140–$6,160

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Worcester, MA → Sterling Heights, MI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Worcester to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,140 to $6,160 for a two-bedroom, $6,630 to $9,860 for a three-bedroom and $9,110 to $13,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Worcester?

About 675 road miles (572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 20 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. 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–Sterling Heights corridor.