Moving from Anchorage, AK to New York City, NY
About 3,919 miles across a state line, from Alaska into New York, 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 Anchorage, AK to New York City, NY covers about 3,919 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $17,636 – $23,514 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 12 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 3,919 miles from Alaska to New York. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $17,636 – $23,514 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Anchorage to New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,227 – $17,636 | $9,523 – $12,698 | $6,349 – $8,465 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,872 – $21,163 | $11,428 – $15,237 | $7,619 – $10,158 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,636 – $23,514 | $12,698 – $16,930 | $8,465 – $11,287 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,281 – $27,041 | $14,602 – $19,470 | $9,735 – $12,980 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,926 – $30,568 | $16,507 – $22,009 | $11,005 – $14,673 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,453 – $35,271 | $19,046 – $25,395 | $12,698 – $16,930 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,919 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, Anchorage to New York City
3,919 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $19,595. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $17,636 to $23,514, 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 Anchorage to New York City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 12 people a year (±19) moved from Anchorage Municipality, AK, home to Anchorage, to New York County, NY, home to New York City. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Anchorage Municipality make up 0.0% of the 98,721 people a year who moved into New York County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 690 people a year (±576) moving from Alaska to New York and about 709 people a year (±1,031) from New York to Alaska — a net gain for Alaska of about 19 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 3,515 ±580 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | 1,095 ±430 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 662 ±230 |
| Orange County, FL | 614 ±540 |
| King County, WA | 539 ±291 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 12,241 ±1,085 |
| Queens County, NY | 5,938 ±795 |
| Bronx County, NY | 4,965 ±883 |
| Nassau County, NY | 3,494 ±841 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 3,342 ±656 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Anchorage (18 counting those licensed only inside Alaska). 6 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.0% of their 222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World-Wide Movers IncUSDOT 248628 | Anchorage · 4 mi | 58 trucks | 46 | 25.0% of 36 |
| AAA Moving AK IncUSDOT 466500 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 52 trucks | 95 | 14.1% of 71 |
| Golden North Van Lines IncUSDOT 163057 | Anchorage · 4 mi | 33 trucks | 88 | 13.9% of 72 |
| Royal Alaskan Movers LLCUSDOT 2077580 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 13 trucks | 30 | 27.3% of 22 |
| Dan Bull Custom RelocationsUSDOT 729038 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 13 trucks | 30 | 26.3% of 19 |
| Coleman American Moving Services of Alaska LLCUSDOT 1891972 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the New York City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New York City: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks), Great Moving & Storage Inc (South Plainfiel, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alaska into New York, 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 Anchorage to New York City
Insist on a survey
Over 3,919 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 3,919 miles of handling.
Arriving in New York City
A local move inside New York City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from New York City are Jersey City (about 3 mi), Newark (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 19 mi).
Other routes from Anchorage
All routes from Anchorage, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Fairbanks, AK | ~302 mi | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| Anchorage to Seattle, WA | ~1,673 mi | $7,529 – $10,038 |
| Anchorage to Tacoma, WA | ~1,692 mi | $7,614 – $10,152 |
| Anchorage to Portland, OR | ~1,795 mi | $8,078 – $10,770 |
Also moving to New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Anchorage to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anchorage to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 3,919 miles cost about $13,227 – $17,636 for a studio, $17,636 – $23,514 for a two-bedroom home and $20,281 – $27,041 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anchorage to New York City take?
The drive is 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Anchorage to New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $8,465 – $11,287 for a two-bedroom home, against $17,636 – $23,514 with full-service movers; a moving container is $12,698 – $16,930.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Anchorage to New York City?
Yes. Anchorage is in Alaska and New York City is in New York, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Anchorage hold it.
How many people move from Anchorage to New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 12 people a year (margin of error ±19) moved from Anchorage Municipality, which contains Anchorage, to New York County, which contains New York City.
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.