Serving Newport, RI since 1942

Trusted Movers in Newport, RI

Need movers in Newport who know the difference between a Bellevue Avenue estate and a two-room flat on the Point? Murray's Moving and Storage has moved Rhode Island families and businesses since 1942, out of our office in Johnston. Newport is a regular run for us, over two bridges and onto the island.

Old houses, tight streets, and a summer crowd that never seems to leave. That is Newport. We plan for all three before the truck rolls, and we bring the pads, wrap, and crew to handle a full household move from packing to the last box carried in.

Get Your Free Moving Quote (401) 274-7071
Furniture covered in bubble wrap in a bright, emptied room
From Johnston, RI
To Newport, RI

Route 138 East over the Jamestown and Newport Pell Bridges

Getting a Johnston Crew Onto Newport Streets

Our trucks come in on Route 138, over the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and then the Newport Pell Bridge. Both are long, exposed spans, and on a windy day the crew drives them slow. We leave Johnston early so we are on the island before traffic builds.

If you have been searching for movers near me from Newport, a Johnston company may not be the first name you think of. But we make this drive all the time, and the same crew that packs you also unloads you. Crossing from Conanicut Island? See our Jamestown movers page.

Historic Homes on the Point and the Hill in Newport

Here is the local catch. The Point and the Historic Hill are packed with colonial-era houses on narrow streets, many of them one-way, where a full-size truck cannot always get to the door. Steep, winding staircases inside. Low doorways. Old plaster walls you do not want to scrape.

Good movers in Newport ask about all of that before they quote. We walk the street plan with you, figure out where the truck can stop, and bring a smaller vehicle or a longer carry if we have to. Antiques and heirloom pieces get padded and wrapped before they leave the room.

Newport Mansions, Bellevue Avenue, and Large Estates

Bigger homes along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive mean more rooms, more furniture, and more fragile pieces. Art, mirrors, chandeliers, a grand piano in the front room. We take inventory, plan the order, and pack the hard items ourselves.

For large homes we often split the job: pack one day, load and deliver the next. That keeps the crew careful instead of rushed, and you know where everything is at the end of each day. If a piece is too big for the stairs, we tell you before moving day, not on the landing.

Summer Traffic and Timing for Newport Moves

From late spring through September, America's Cup Avenue and Thames Street back up with tourists, tour buses, and people looking for parking. A moving truck stuck in that line is burning your money. We push Newport summer jobs to early morning starts and weekdays whenever we can.

Off season is a different town. If your dates are flexible, moving between October and April usually means easier parking, quicker drives, and better crew availability.

Fifth Ward and Neighborhood Moves Across Newport

Not every Newport move is a mansion. The Fifth Ward has plenty of multi-family houses and smaller single-family homes where the job is stairs, porches, and on-street parking. We handle those the same way: ask the right questions, quote it honestly, show up on time.

Movers in Newport also have to deal with rentals turning over, condos with building rules, and seasonal homes being opened or closed up. Tell us what kind of place it is and we will plan the day around it. Third floor with a back stair? Say so on the call and it goes into the quote.

Quote for your Newport move

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

(401) 274-7071

Navy Families and Naval Station Newport Moves

Naval Station Newport brings a steady flow of families on and off the island. Some need a full move, some just need help with one end. We can send a crew for loading and unloading help if you have your own truck or container.

We also handle government and GSA moves, so paperwork, checklists, and security desks are normal work for our office.

Storage for Newport Homes Between Closings

Selling a Newport house and buying another rarely lines up to the day. We can load you out, bring everything back to our own warehouse in Johnston, and deliver when the new place is ready. Here is how our wooden-vault storage works.

Seasonal owners use it too. Furniture you do not need for the summer can sit in a vault off the island instead of filling a garage. We also clear out estates and homes when a family is closing up an older Newport property for good.

Newport Office and Commercial Moves

Newport has offices, shops, restaurants, and marine businesses that cannot afford a long shutdown. We plan around your hours and can move after closing or on a Saturday. See how we handle office and business relocations.

Moving off the island entirely? Our long-distance moving service covers trips out of state with the same crew from start to finish.

Containers and Portable Storage in Newport

Narrow streets make portable containers tricky in parts of Newport, but on a driveway they work fine. We do container packing and removal so the load is tight and nothing shifts on the bridges.

Ready to compare movers in Newport? Call or fill out the form and we will call back within an hour during business hours, with a written quote inside 24 hours. Ask the office for our license and insurance details when you book.

Newport and Nearby Aquidneck Island Towns We Serve

We move all over Newport and the rest of the island, plus Jamestown across the bay. Just up the road? Our Middletown moving crew runs the same routes.

If you want a moving service near me that knows the bridges, the side streets, and the summer rush, this is the run we make most weeks.

  • Newport
  • Middletown
  • Portsmouth
  • Jamestown
  • Tiverton
  • Little Compton

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in Newport

Can you move a house on a narrow street on the Point in Newport?

Yes. We check where the truck can stop before moving day. If a full-size truck cannot reach the door, we plan a longer carry or use a smaller vehicle.

Do you avoid summer traffic on Newport moves?

We try to. Summer jobs in Newport start early in the morning and we prefer weekdays, because Thames Street and America's Cup Avenue fill up fast.

Do you pack antiques and fragile pieces in Newport homes?

Yes. Antiques, art, mirrors, and heirloom furniture are wrapped and padded in the room before they are carried out.

Can you store furniture from my Newport house?

Yes. We bring your belongings to our warehouse in Johnston and keep them in wooden storage vaults until you are ready for delivery.

Do you help Navy families moving to or from Naval Station Newport?

Yes. We do full moves and labor-only help, and we also handle government and GSA moves.

How long is the drive from your office to Newport?

Our office is in Johnston. With no traffic it is under an hour over the bridges. We account for drive time in your quote.

Do you move Newport businesses?

Yes. We move offices and shops and can work after hours or on a Saturday to keep downtime short.

How fast will I get a quote for a Newport move?

We return missed calls within one hour during business hours and send quotes within 24 hours.

Book Your Newport 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