Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Boston, MA
About 755 miles across a state line, from Michigan into Massachusetts, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Boston, MA covers about 755 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,398 – $4,530 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 163 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 755 miles between Michigan and Massachusetts, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,398 – $4,530 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Ann Arbor to Boston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,548 – $3,398 | $1,835 – $2,446 | $1,223 – $1,631 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,058 – $4,077 | $2,202 – $2,935 | $1,468 – $1,957 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,398 – $4,530 | $2,446 – $3,262 | $1,631 – $2,174 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,907 – $5,209 | $2,813 – $3,751 | $1,875 – $2,501 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,417 – $5,889 | $3,180 – $4,240 | $2,120 – $2,827 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,096 – $6,795 | $3,669 – $4,892 | $2,446 – $3,262 |
Transport only, for an estimated 755 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Ann Arbor to Boston
755 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,775. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,398 to $4,530, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Boston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 163 people a year (±76) moved from Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor, to Suffolk County, MA, home to Boston. Going the other way: about 224 people a year (±153). Movers from Washtenaw County make up 0.3% of the 64,488 people a year who moved into Suffolk County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,994 people a year (±1,021) moving from Michigan to Massachusetts and about 1,358 people a year (±718) from Massachusetts to Michigan — a net gain for Massachusetts of about 636 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Oakland County, MI | 1,692 ±361 |
| Livingston County, MI | 1,123 ±293 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 1,003 ±473 |
| Cook County, IL | 818 ±239 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 15,398 ±1,386 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 7,422 ±847 |
| Essex County, MA | 2,813 ±534 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 2,372 ±493 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,552 ±260 |
Licensed movers at each end
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Ann Arbor (117 counting those licensed only inside Michigan). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.0% of their 47 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsUSDOT 153343 | Dearborn · 26 mi | 245 trucks | 71 | 39.5% of 38 |
| University Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 438382 | Farmingtn Hills · 22 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | — |
| Professional Movers IncUSDOT 266582 | Walled Lake · 23 mi | 17 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 2 |
| All Around Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 562547 | Romulus · 19 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Handle With Care Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 4561844 | Ann Arbor · 4 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCUSDOT 2907353 | Trenton · 29 mi | 10 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boston: Gentle Giant Moving Company (Winchester, 88 trucks), Olympia Moving & Storage (Watertown Town, 70 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Stairhopper Movers LLC (Everett, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Michigan into Massachusetts, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Ann Arbor to Boston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 755 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Boston
A local move inside Boston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boston are Nashua (about 41 mi), Worcester (about 45 mi), Providence (about 48 mi).
Other routes from Ann Arbor
All routes from Ann Arbor, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI | ~42 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Lansing, MI | ~60 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, MI | ~126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Ann Arbor to Cleveland, OH | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Ann Arbor to Chicago, IL | ~234 mi | $1,053 – $1,404 |
| Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, IN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Ann Arbor to Milwaukee, WI | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Boston: from Worcester, MA, from Nashua, NH, from Providence, RI, from Warwick, RI.
Ann Arbor to Boston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ann Arbor to Boston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 755 miles cost about $2,548 – $3,398 for a studio, $3,398 – $4,530 for a two-bedroom home and $3,907 – $5,209 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Ann Arbor to Boston take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ann Arbor to Boston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,631 – $2,174 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,398 – $4,530 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,446 – $3,262.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ann Arbor to Boston?
Yes. Ann Arbor is in Michigan and Boston is in Massachusetts, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor hold it.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Boston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 163 people a year (margin of error ±76) moved from Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor, to Suffolk County, which contains Boston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.