Serving New Bedford, MA since 1942

Trusted Movers in New Bedford, MA

Shopping for movers in New Bedford and wondering why a Rhode Island company is on the list? Straight answer: Murray's Moving and Storage is a family-owned company based in Johnston, RI. We have moved families and businesses since 1942. We do not have a New Bedford office. We run New Bedford jobs from Johnston, straight up I-195.

That works best when one end of your move is in Rhode Island, or when you want one company to pack, haul, and store. Every New Bedford job is an interstate run for us, so we plan it like one, the same way we plan any longer-distance move.

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Tractor-trailer driving along a highway at sunset
From Johnston, RI
To New Bedford, MA

I-195 East to New Bedford

The I-195 Run From Johnston to New Bedford

Our trucks leave Johnston, pick up I-195 East through East Providence and Swansea, cross the Braga Bridge in Fall River, and keep going to New Bedford. On a clear morning it is about an hour. At rush hour the Fall River stretch can add a lot more.

If you are searching for movers near me from New Bedford, you will find local outfits closer to your door. What we offer is different: one crew and one office on both sides of the state line, plus our own warehouse in Johnston.

Moving Between Rhode Island and New Bedford

Most of our New Bedford work is a Rhode Island household heading east, or a South Coast household heading into Rhode Island. Movers in New Bedford who also know Providence, Cranston, and the island towns can save you a handoff between companies.

Moving from Aquidneck Island? Our Portsmouth movers page covers the Route 24 side of that trip.

Triple-Deckers in the North End and South End of New Bedford

Here is the local catch. The North End and South End are full of triple-deckers, which means narrow back stairs, tight landings, and on-street parking that is hard to come by. A third-floor move in one of those buildings is a different day than a ranch in Dartmouth.

We ask which floor, front or back stairs, and where the truck can stop before we quote. That keeps the price honest and gets the right number of hands on the job. Big dressers and sectionals get measured against the stairwell first. If something will not make the turn, you hear it from us before moving day, not halfway up the stairs.

Downtown New Bedford and the Historic District

Downtown, around the whaling-era historic district, the streets are cobblestone and many of the buildings are old brick and stone. Cobblestones are hard on dollies and hand trucks, and parking near the old buildings is tight, so we plan the carry and the truck spot before moving day. Movers in New Bedford who skip that step end up walking furniture a block over rough stone. We would rather sort it out on the phone.

Condo and loft buildings downtown may have their own rules for elevators and move times. Tell us the building when you call and we will plan around it. Some want paperwork from the mover on file ahead of time, and it is easier to get that done early than to hold up a crew at the front desk.

New Bedford Office and Waterfront Business Moves

New Bedford is a working fishing port, with offices, shops, and service businesses all around the harbor and downtown. We move desks, files, equipment, and inventory, and we can work after hours or on a Saturday. See how we run business relocations.

Need a freight trailer unloaded or reworked? We also do trailer restacking for businesses that need a load sorted out fast.

Quote for your New Bedford move

Send the form or call the Johnston office. We call back within an hour and quote within 24 hours.

(401) 274-7071

Student and Faculty Moves Near UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth sits just outside New Bedford, and a lot of students, staff, and faculty live in the city. Moves cluster around the start and end of the semester, so book those dates early.

Moving a small apartment? We can do just the heavy furniture and leave the boxes to you, or handle a full home move start to finish.

Packing for the Trip to or From New Bedford

An interstate run means more time on the truck. Our crew pads furniture, boxes dishes and glass, and labels every carton by room so the unload goes in the right order. Heavy pieces ride low, boxes get stacked tight, and nothing is left loose to shift on the highway. Beds come off first so you have somewhere to sleep the first night.

For larger loads or longer trips past the South Coast, our long-haul transportation keeps your goods on one truck the whole way.

Johnston Storage for New Bedford Moves

Closings and lease dates rarely match. When there is a gap, we load you out, bring everything back to our warehouse in Johnston, and deliver to New Bedford when you are ready. Read about our vault storage in Johnston.

Clearing out an older New Bedford house or a family estate first? Our estate clean-out service can empty it before the sale.

Getting a Quote From Movers in New Bedford

Ready to compare movers in New Bedford? Call or fill out the form. We return missed calls within an hour during business hours and send a written quote within 24 hours.

Give us both addresses, the floors, and your dates. We will tell you straight whether a Johnston crew is the right fit for your move. Ask the office for our license and insurance details when you book.

New Bedford and South Coast Towns We Reach From Johnston

We run jobs into New Bedford and the towns around it, always from our Johnston base. Headed north to the city instead? See our Boston moving page.

If you want a moving service near me that covers both Rhode Island and the South Coast with one office, this is a run we make regularly.

  • New Bedford
  • Dartmouth
  • Fairhaven
  • Acushnet
  • Freetown
  • Westport

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in New Bedford

Do you have an office in New Bedford?

No. We are based in Johnston, RI and run New Bedford moves from there, up I-195. It is an interstate move for us and we plan it that way.

How long is the drive from Johnston to New Bedford?

About an hour on I-195 with no traffic. Rush hour through Fall River can add time, and we account for drive time in your quote.

Can you move a third-floor apartment in a New Bedford triple-decker?

Yes. Tell us the floor, which stairs we will use, and where the truck can park, and we will plan the crew and price around it.

Do you move between Rhode Island and New Bedford?

Yes. That is the most common New Bedford move we do, in either direction, with the same crew packing and unloading.

Can you store my things before delivery to New Bedford?

Yes. We keep belongings in wooden storage vaults at our Johnston warehouse and deliver when you are ready.

Do you move New Bedford businesses?

Yes. We move offices, shops, and equipment and can work after hours or on Saturdays to keep downtime short.

Do you help students moving near UMass Dartmouth?

Yes. We can move small apartments or just heavy furniture. Book early for semester start and end dates.

What hours can I call to book a New Bedford move?

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Missed calls are returned within an hour during business hours.

Book Your New Bedford Move With a Family Mover Since 1942

Tell us where you are moving from, where you are going, and when. We will call back within the hour and have your quote to you inside a day.

Get Your Free Moving Quote (401) 274-7071

Office: 50 Maria Ave, Johnston, RI 02919