Popular Moving Routes in Rhode Island
30 routes out of 2 Rhode Island cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 20 that leave it, and a page for Rhode Island to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 2Cities covered
- 30Routes priced
- 34Licensed movers based here
- $485+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Rhode Island costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $41 to $52 per mover per hour. We price 30 routes from 2 Rhode Island cities.
Rhode Island cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Rhode Island, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Rhode Island
Every pair of Rhode Island cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Rhode Island, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence to Warwick | ~10 mi | < 1 hr | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
Leaving Rhode Island: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence to New York City, NY | ~181 mi | 1–3 days | $815 – $1,086 | $937 – $1,249 |
| Providence to Los Angeles, CA | ~3,002 mi | 7–14 days | $13,509 – $18,012 | $15,535 – $20,714 |
| Providence to Dallas, TX | ~1,774 mi | 7–14 days | $7,983 – $10,644 | $9,180 – $12,241 |
| Providence to Philadelphia, PA | ~274 mi | 1–3 days | $1,233 – $1,644 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| Providence to Atlanta, GA | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Providence to Phoenix, AZ | ~2,654 mi | 7–14 days | $11,943 – $15,924 | $13,734 – $18,313 |
| Providence to Seattle, WA | ~2,899 mi | 7–14 days | $13,046 – $17,394 | $15,002 – $20,003 |
| Providence to San Antonio, TX | ~2,023 mi | 7–14 days | $9,104 – $12,138 | $10,469 – $13,959 |
| Providence to Pittsburgh, PA | ~533 mi | 3–7 days | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Providence to Bridgeport, CT | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Providence to Raleigh, NC | ~665 mi | 3–7 days | $2,993 – $3,990 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
| Providence to Columbus, OH | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Providence to Augusta, GA | ~951 mi | 3–7 days | $4,280 – $5,706 | $4,921 – $6,562 |
| Providence to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Providence to McKinney, TX | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
Rhode Island to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Rhode Island's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Rhode Island.
What moving from Rhode Island costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Rhode Island moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Rhode Island lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Rhode Island moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Rhode Island?
Across town it is hourly: about $41 to $52 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $485 – $803. Between Rhode Island cities we price 1 pair, from Providence to Warwick at about 10 miles ($485 – $803 for two bedrooms) to Providence to Warwick at about 10 miles ($485 – $803).
How much does it cost to move out of Rhode Island?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Massachusetts at about 48 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,915. Every Rhode Island-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Rhode Island regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Rhode Island is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Rhode Island?
34 household-goods carriers based in Rhode Island are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.