Moving from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
About 1,066 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Vermont, 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 Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT covers about 1,066 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,797 – $6,396 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 2 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 1,066 miles between Tennessee and Vermont, 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 $4,797 – $6,396 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Nashville to Burlington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,598 – $4,797 | $2,590 – $3,454 | $1,727 – $2,303 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,317 – $5,756 | $3,108 – $4,145 | $2,072 – $2,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,517 – $7,355 | $3,972 – $5,296 | $2,648 – $3,531 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,236 – $8,315 | $4,490 – $5,987 | $2,993 – $3,991 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,196 – $9,594 | $5,181 – $6,908 | $3,454 – $4,605 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,066 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, Nashville to Burlington
1,066 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,330. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,797 to $6,396, 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 Nashville to Burlington
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Davidson County, TN to Chittenden County, VT, but the wider metro table does: about 2 people a year (±4) moved from the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area to the Burlington-South Burlington, VT 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 16 people a year (±26).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 510 people a year (±464) moving from Tennessee to Vermont.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 6,406 ±1,207 |
| Williamson County, TN | 4,517 ±825 |
| Sumner County, TN | 3,677 ±744 |
| Wilson County, TN | 3,082 ±699 |
| Robertson County, TN | 1,441 ±433 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Addison County, VT | 874 ±372 |
| Franklin County, VT | 777 ±264 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 662 ±184 |
| Washington County, VT | 512 ±189 |
| Windsor County, VT | 434 ±320 |
Licensed movers at each end
31 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Nashville (86 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 825563 | Nashville · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| True Friends Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2629977 | Madison · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 15 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 3910544 | Nashville · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Messolar Moving and Installation ServicesUSDOT 3924442 | Smyrna · 19 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2533629 | Nashville · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1891471 | Nashville · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Burlington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Burlington: Action Moving and Storage Inc (Colchester, 35 trucks), Booska World Wide Movers (South Burlington, 10 trucks), McLure Moving & Storage (Essex Junction, 9 trucks), Sargent's Moving (Morrisville, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Vermont, 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 Nashville to Burlington
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 1,066 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Burlington
A local move inside Burlington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Burlington are Montpelier (about 41 mi), Schenectady (about 140 mi), Albany (about 150 mi).
Other routes from Nashville
All routes from Nashville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Huntsville, AL | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Nashville to Chattanooga, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Nashville to Louisville, KY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Nashville to Knoxville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Nashville to Lexington, KY | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Nashville to Birmingham, AL | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Nashville to Memphis, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Nashville to Atlanta, GA | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Burlington: from Montpelier, VT, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT, from New Haven, CT.
Nashville to Burlington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Burlington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,066 miles cost about $3,598 – $4,797 for a studio, $4,797 – $6,396 for a two-bedroom home and $5,517 – $7,355 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Nashville to Burlington take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Nashville to Burlington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,303 – $3,070 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,797 – $6,396 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,454 – $4,605.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nashville to Burlington?
Yes. Nashville is in Tennessee and Burlington is in Vermont, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 31 listed movers within 30 miles of Nashville hold it.
How many people move from Nashville to Burlington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2 people a year (margin of error ±4) moved from the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area to the Burlington-South Burlington, VT 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.