Moving from Worcester, MA to New York City, NY
About 182 miles across a state line, from Massachusetts 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 Worcester, MA to New York City, NY covers about 182 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 223 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 182 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $819 – $1,092. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Worcester to New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $614 – $819 | $442 – $590 | $295 – $393 |
| 1 bedroom | $737 – $983 | $531 – $708 | $354 – $472 |
| 2 bedrooms | $819 – $1,092 | $590 – $786 | $393 – $524 |
| 3 bedrooms | $942 – $1,256 | $678 – $904 | $452 – $603 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,065 – $1,420 | $767 – $1,022 | $511 – $681 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,229 – $1,638 | $885 – $1,179 | $590 – $786 |
Transport only, for an estimated 182 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, Worcester to New York City
182 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $910. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $819 to $1,092, 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 Worcester to New York City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 223 people a year (±115) moved from Worcester County, MA, home to Worcester, to New York County, NY, home to New York City. Going the other way: about 95 people a year (±78). Movers from Worcester County make up 0.2% 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 17,862 people a year (±2,974) moving from Massachusetts to New York and about 18,697 people a year (±3,077) from New York to Massachusetts — a net gain for Massachusetts of about 835 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 5,299 ±841 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 2,059 ±474 |
| Hampshire County, MA | 1,633 ±267 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 1,552 ±260 |
| Providence County, RI | 1,363 ±403 |
| 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
51 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Worcester (70 counting those licensed only inside Massachusetts). 38 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.7% of their 121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece by Piece MoversUSDOT 1971286 | Clinton · 12 mi | 42 trucks | 31 | 0.0% of 11 |
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageUSDOT 1141917 | Northborough · 9 mi | 32 trucks | 95 | 10.8% of 37 |
| Gallo Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 1420771 | Milford · 16 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Oscar's Moving CompanyUSDOT 1637689 | Worcester · 2 mi | 11 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Philip P Massad MoversUSDOT 1150241 | Worcester · 1 mi | 10 trucks | 7 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Liberty Movers IncUSDOT 24490 | Leicester · 6 mi | 9 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 Massachusetts 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 Worcester to New York City
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 182 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
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 Worcester
All routes from Worcester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester to Providence, RI | ~42 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester to Boston, MA | ~45 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester to Nashua, NH | ~45 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester to Springfield, MA | ~49 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester to Warwick, RI | ~50 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,977 mi | $13,397 – $17,862 |
Also moving to New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Worcester to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Worcester to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 182 miles cost about $614 – $819 for a studio, $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home and $942 – $1,256 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Worcester to New York City take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Worcester to New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $393 – $524 for a two-bedroom home, against $819 – $1,092 with full-service movers; a moving container is $590 – $786.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Worcester to New York City?
Yes. Worcester is in Massachusetts 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. 51 listed movers within 30 miles of Worcester hold it.
How many people move from Worcester to New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 223 people a year (margin of error ±115) moved from Worcester County, which contains Worcester, 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.