Moving from Rhode Island to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Nashville it is about 1,062 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 907 to 1,289 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.
- ~1,062 miProvidence → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,779+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
Between Providence and Nashville it is about 1,062 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,779 – $6,372 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Providence to Nashville, 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 Rhode Island and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Tennessee
At about 1,062 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,779 – $6,372 for a two-bedroom home and $5,496 – $7,328 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,441 – $4,588; a freight trailer is $2,294 – $3,059.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,584 – $4,779 | $2,581 – $3,441 | $1,720 – $2,294 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,301 – $5,735 | $3,097 – $4,129 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,779 – $6,372 | $3,441 – $4,588 | $2,294 – $3,059 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,496 – $7,328 | $3,957 – $5,276 | $2,638 – $3,517 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $2,982 – $3,976 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,169 – $9,558 | $5,161 – $6,882 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,062 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.
City-to-city routes from Rhode Island to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Knoxville | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Providence to Knoxville | ~914 mi | 3–7 days | $4,113 – $5,484 | $4,730 – $6,307 |
| Warwick to Chattanooga | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Providence to Chattanooga | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Warwick to Nashville | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Providence to Nashville | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Warwick to Memphis | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Providence to Memphis | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island directory ranks them. At the Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee to Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Nashville, the distance is about 1,062 miles. From our model that is $4,779 – $6,372 for a two-bedroom home and $5,496 – $7,328 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,441 – $4,588 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,294 – $3,059. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Tennessee, distances run from 907 to 1,289 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Tennessee take?
Providence to Nashville is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,294 – $3,059 for a two-bedroom home over 1,062 miles against $4,779 – $6,372 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,441 – $4,588, splits the difference and gives you days to load.