Moving from Massachusetts to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Providence it is about 48 miles and under an hour; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 42 to 75 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~48 miBoston → Providence
- Same dayTypical transit
- $525+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 11,568 people moved from Massachusetts to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,985), and about 15,235 went the other way. Between Boston and Providence it is about 48 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $525 – $859 in our model, delivered in Same day. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,568 people a year (±2,985), against about 15,235 (±4,211) from Rhode Island to Massachusetts, so Rhode Island loses about 3,667 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts sends more people to Rhode Island than any other state; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | Providence County | 2,172 ±493 |
| Worcester County | Providence County | 1,363 ±403 |
| Middlesex County | Providence County | 1,310 ±405 |
| Norfolk County | Providence County | 1,196 ±473 |
| Suffolk County | Providence County | 1,043 ±354 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Boston to Providence, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Rhode Island
At about 48 miles, full-service movers should land around $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $405 – $705; a freight trailer is $355 – $621.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Massachusetts to Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester to Providence | ~42 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Boston to Providence | ~48 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Worcester to Warwick | ~50 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Boston to Warwick | ~58 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Providence | ~74 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Warwick | ~75 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Providence, the distance is about 48 miles. From our model that is $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $405 – $705 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $355 – $621. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Rhode Island, distances run from 42 to 75 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Rhode Island take?
Boston to Providence is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Rhode Island is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $355 – $621 for a two-bedroom home over 48 miles against $525 – $859 with full-service movers. A container, about $405 – $705, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,568 people (±2,985) moved from Massachusetts to Rhode Island that year, against about 15,235 (±4,211) from Rhode Island to Massachusetts. No other state sends more people to Rhode Island.