Moving from Providence, RI to Worcester, MA
At about 42 miles, Providence to Worcester is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 42 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Providence, RI to Worcester, MA covers about 42 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 798 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 42 miles, crews cover Providence to Worcester in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Providence to Worcester
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Providence to Worcester
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$52 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $485 to $803. The 42 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Providence to Worcester
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 798 people a year (±391) moved from Providence County, RI, home to Providence, to Worcester County, MA, home to Worcester. Going the other way: about 1,363 people a year (±403). Movers from Providence County make up 2.7% of the 29,876 people a year who moved into Worcester County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 4,379 ±697 |
| Washington County, RI | 1,723 ±422 |
| Bristol County, MA | 1,705 ±550 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,009 ±372 |
| Newport County, RI | 956 ±388 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 8,495 ±998 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 2,085 ±401 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 1,959 ±434 |
| Hampden County, MA | 1,002 ±310 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 913 ±325 |
Licensed movers at each end
79 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Providence. 40 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.4% of their 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLCUSDOT 1651524 | New Bedford · 28 mi | 44 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Gallo Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 1420771 | Milford · 24 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLCUSDOT 2178203 | North Attleboro · 11 mi | 12 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 6 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 631155 | Cranston · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Marathon Moving Company IncUSDOT 943487 | Canton · 28 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Conlon Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3495121 | Seekonk · 5 mi | 9 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Worcester end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Worcester: Piece by Piece Movers (Clinton, 42 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Gallo Moving & Storage LLC (Milford, 17 trucks), Oscar's Moving Company (Worcester, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Rhode Island, so Rhode Island rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Rhode Island licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Rhode Island, so your protection on this 42-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Providence to Worcester
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $41 to $52 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Worcester
A local move inside Worcester 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 Worcester are Providence (about 42 mi), Boston (about 45 mi), Nashua (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Providence
All routes from Providence, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence to Warwick, RI | ~10 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Boston, MA | ~48 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Hartford, CT | ~76 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Manchester, NH | ~94 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to New Haven, CT | ~100 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Bridgeport, CT | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Providence to New York City, NY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Providence to Philadelphia, PA | ~274 mi | $1,233 – $1,644 |
Also moving to Worcester: from Boston, MA, from Springfield, MA, from Warwick, RI, from Manchester, NH.
Providence to Worcester moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Providence to Worcester?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $485 – $803; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $813 – $1,479. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 42 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Providence to Worcester take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Providence to Worcester?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 42 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Providence to Worcester an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Rhode Island, so the move is regulated by Rhode Island rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Rhode Island requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Providence to Worcester each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 798 people a year (margin of error ±391) moved from Providence County, which contains Providence, to Worcester County, which contains Worcester.
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.