Moving from Massachusetts to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and New York City it is 215 miles and about 4 hours; the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 82 to 456 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.
- 215 miBoston → New York City
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $968+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 17,862 people moved from Massachusetts to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,974), and about 18,697 went the other way. Between Boston and New York City it is 215 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $968 – $1,290 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 17,862 people a year (±2,974), against about 18,697 (±3,077) from New York to Massachusetts, so New York loses about 835 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 5th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | New York County | 1,897 ±514 |
| Middlesex County | New York County | 1,376 ±399 |
| Suffolk County | Kings County | 720 ±241 |
| Middlesex County | Kings County | 664 ±185 |
| Middlesex County | Monroe County | 428 ±166 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Boston to New York City, 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 Massachusetts and New York.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to New York
At 215 miles, full-service movers should land around $968 – $1,290 for a two-bedroom home and $1,113 – $1,483 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $697 – $929; a freight trailer is $464 – $619.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $726 – $968 | $522 – $697 | $348 – $464 |
| 1 bedroom | $871 – $1,161 | $627 – $836 | $418 – $557 |
| 2 bedrooms | $968 – $1,290 | $697 – $929 | $464 – $619 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,113 – $1,483 | $801 – $1,068 | $534 – $712 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,258 – $1,677 | $906 – $1,207 | $604 – $805 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,451 – $1,935 | $1,045 – $1,393 | $697 – $929 |
Transport only, for 215 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 Massachusetts to New York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Albany | ~82 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to Schenectady | ~99 mi | Same day | $525 – $859 | $885 – $1,587 |
| Springfield to New Rochelle | ~120 mi | 1–3 days | $540 – $720 | $621 – $828 |
| Worcester to Albany | ~120 mi | 1–3 days | $540 – $720 | $621 – $828 |
| Springfield to Mount Vernon | ~122 mi | 1–3 days | $549 – $732 | $631 – $842 |
| Springfield to Yonkers | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Worcester to Schenectady | ~134 mi | 1–3 days | $603 – $804 | $693 – $925 |
| Springfield to New York City | ~141 mi | 1–3 days | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| Boston to Albany | ~162 mi | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Worcester to New Rochelle | ~162 mi | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Worcester to Mount Vernon | ~164 mi | 1–3 days | $738 – $984 | $849 – $1,132 |
| Worcester to Yonkers | ~166 mi | 1–3 days | $747 – $996 | $859 – $1,145 |
| Boston to Schenectady | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Springfield to Utica | ~176 mi | 1–3 days | $792 – $1,056 | $911 – $1,214 |
| Worcester to New York City | ~182 mi | 1–3 days | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| Boston to New Rochelle | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Boston to Mount Vernon | ~204 mi | 1–3 days | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Boston to Yonkers | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Worcester to Utica | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Boston to New York City | 215 mi | 1–3 days | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| Springfield to Syracuse | ~224 mi | 1–3 days | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Boston to Utica | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Worcester to Syracuse | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Boston to Syracuse | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Springfield to Rochester | ~310 mi | 1–3 days | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,604 – $2,139 |
| Worcester to Rochester | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Springfield to Buffalo | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Boston to Rochester | ~393 mi | 1–3 days | $1,769 – $2,358 | $2,034 – $2,712 |
| Worcester to Buffalo | ~423 mi | 3–7 days | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Boston to Buffalo | 456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and New York City, the distance is 215 miles. From our model that is $968 – $1,290 for a two-bedroom home and $1,113 – $1,483 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $697 – $929 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $464 – $619. Across the 30 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and New York, distances run from 82 to 456 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to New York take?
Boston to New York City is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to New York?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into New York is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $464 – $619 for a two-bedroom home over 215 miles against $968 – $1,290 with full-service movers. A container, about $697 – $929, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 17,862 people (±2,974) moved from Massachusetts to New York that year, against about 18,697 (±3,077) from New York to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 5th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.