Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Providence, RI
About 738 miles across a state line, from Michigan into Rhode Island, 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 Providence, RI covers about 738 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,321 – $4,428 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 7 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 738 miles between Michigan and Rhode Island, 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 $3,321 – $4,428 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Providence
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,491 – $3,321 | $1,793 – $2,391 | $1,196 – $1,594 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,989 – $3,985 | $2,152 – $2,869 | $1,435 – $1,913 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,819 – $5,092 | $2,750 – $3,666 | $1,833 – $2,444 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,317 – $5,756 | $3,108 – $4,145 | $2,072 – $2,763 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,982 – $6,642 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
Transport only, for an estimated 738 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 Providence
738 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,690. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,321 to $4,428, 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 Providence
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Washtenaw County, MI to Providence County, RI, but the wider metro table does: about 7 people a year (±19) moved from the Ann Arbor, MI metro area to the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 18 people a year (±21).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 248 people a year (±262) moving from Michigan to Rhode Island and about 413 people a year (±380) from Rhode Island to Michigan — a net gain for Michigan of about 165 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 |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 3,078 ±603 |
| Bristol County, MA | 2,172 ±493 |
| Bristol County, RI | 1,663 ±424 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,363 ±403 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,310 ±405 |
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 Providence end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Providence: Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLC (New Bedford, 44 trucks), Gallo Moving & Storage LLC (Milford, 17 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLC (North Attleboro, 12 trucks), Sterling Moving & Storage Inc (Cranston, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Michigan into Rhode Island, 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 Providence
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 738 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Providence
A local move inside Providence later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Providence are Warwick (about 10 mi), Worcester (about 42 mi), Boston (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 Providence: from Warwick, RI, from Worcester, MA, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT.
Ann Arbor to Providence moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ann Arbor to Providence?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 738 miles cost about $2,491 – $3,321 for a studio, $3,321 – $4,428 for a two-bedroom home and $3,819 – $5,092 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Ann Arbor to Providence take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Providence?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,594 – $2,125 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,321 – $4,428 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,391 – $3,188.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ann Arbor to Providence?
Yes. Ann Arbor is in Michigan and Providence is in Rhode Island, 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 Providence each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 7 people a year (margin of error ±19) moved from the Ann Arbor, MI metro area to the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.