Popular Moving Routesin New York
927 routes out of 10 New York cities, priced by home size from one published model: 45 that stay inside the state, 817 that leave it, and a page for New York to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
New York cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within New York, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within New York
Every pair of New York cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by New York, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon to New Rochelle | ~3 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Mount Vernon to Yonkers | ~4 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New Rochelle to Yonkers | ~7 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Albany to Schenectady | ~17 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Mount Vernon to New York City | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New York City to Yonkers | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| New Rochelle to New York City | ~21 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Syracuse to Utica | ~54 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Buffalo to Rochester | ~78 mi | 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Schenectady to Utica | ~80 mi | 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Rochester to Syracuse | ~87 mi | 2 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Albany to Utica | ~94 mi | 2 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Schenectady to Syracuse | ~132 mi | 2 hr | $594 – $792 | $683 – $911 |
| Albany to Yonkers | ~139 mi | 3 hr | $626 – $834 | $719 – $959 |
| Albany to Mount Vernon | ~140 mi | 3 hr | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Albany to New Rochelle | ~140 mi | 3 hr | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Rochester to Utica | ~140 mi | 3 hr | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Albany to Syracuse | ~145 mi | 3 hr | $653 – $870 | $750 – $1,001 |
| Schenectady to Yonkers | ~152 mi | 3 hr | $684 – $912 | $787 – $1,049 |
| Mount Vernon to Schenectady | ~153 mi | 3 hr | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| New Rochelle to Schenectady | ~154 mi | 3 hr | $693 – $924 | $797 – $1,063 |
| Albany to New York City | ~157 mi | 3 hr | $707 – $942 | $812 – $1,083 |
| Buffalo to Syracuse | ~161 mi | 3 hr | $725 – $966 | $833 – $1,111 |
| New York City to Schenectady | ~169 mi | 3 hr | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Utica to Yonkers | ~192 mi | 3 hr | $864 – $1,152 | $994 – $1,325 |
| Mount Vernon to Utica | ~195 mi | 4 hr | $878 – $1,170 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| New Rochelle to Utica | ~197 mi | 4 hr | $887 – $1,182 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| New York City to Utica | ~206 mi | 4 hr | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Buffalo to Utica | ~215 mi | 4 hr | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| Syracuse to Yonkers | ~217 mi | 4 hr | $977 – $1,302 | $1,123 – $1,497 |
| Rochester to Schenectady | ~218 mi | 4 hr | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Mount Vernon to Syracuse | ~221 mi | 4 hr | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| New Rochelle to Syracuse | ~223 mi | 4 hr | $1,004 – $1,338 | $1,154 – $1,539 |
| New York City to Syracuse | ~228 mi | 4 hr | $1,026 – $1,368 | $1,180 – $1,573 |
| Albany to Rochester | ~231 mi | 4 hr | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Rochester to Yonkers | ~286 mi | 5 hr | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Mount Vernon to Rochester | ~289 mi | 5 hr | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Buffalo to Schenectady | ~292 mi | 5 hr | $1,314 – $1,752 | $1,511 – $2,015 |
| New Rochelle to Rochester | ~292 mi | 5 hr | $1,314 – $1,752 | $1,511 – $2,015 |
| New York City to Rochester | ~292 mi | 5 hr | $1,314 – $1,752 | $1,511 – $2,015 |
| Albany to Buffalo | ~304 mi | 6 hr | $1,368 – $1,824 | $1,573 – $2,098 |
| Buffalo to Yonkers | ~337 mi | 6 hr | $1,517 – $2,022 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| Buffalo to Mount Vernon | ~341 mi | 6 hr | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Buffalo to New York City | ~341 mi | 6 hr | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Buffalo to New Rochelle | ~344 mi | 6 hr | $1,548 – $2,064 | $1,780 – $2,374 |
Leaving New York: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City to Los Angeles, CA | 2,783 mi | 7–14 days | $12,524 – $16,698 | $14,402 – $19,203 |
| New York City to Chicago, IL | 791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
| New York City to Dallas, TX | 1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| New York City to Houston, TX | 1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| New York City to Washington, DC | 227 mi | 1–3 days | $1,022 – $1,362 | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| New York City to Miami, FL | 1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Albany to Miami, FL | 1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| New York City to Atlanta, GA | 887 mi | 3–7 days | $3,992 – $5,322 | $4,590 – $6,120 |
| New York City to Phoenix, AZ | 2,413 mi | 7–14 days | $10,859 – $14,478 | $12,487 – $16,650 |
| New York City to Boston, MA | 215 mi | 1–3 days | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| Buffalo to Boston, MA | 456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| New York City to San Francisco, CA | 2,909 mi | 7–14 days | $13,091 – $17,454 | $15,054 – $20,072 |
| New York City to Seattle, WA | 2,855 mi | 7–14 days | $12,848 – $17,130 | $14,775 – $19,699 |
| New York City to Denver, CO | 1,778 mi | 7–14 days | $8,001 – $10,668 | $9,201 – $12,268 |
| Buffalo to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,557 mi | 7–14 days | $11,507 – $15,342 | $13,232 – $17,643 |
New York to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and New York's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in New York.
What moving from New York costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The New York moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in New York lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
New York moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within New York?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between New York cities we price 45 pairs, from Mount Vernon to New Rochelle at about 3 miles ($475 – $775 for two bedrooms) to Buffalo to New Rochelle at about 344 miles ($1,548 – $2,064).
How much does it cost to move out of New York?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is New Jersey at about 10 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,783. Every New York-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside New York regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside New York is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in New York?
984 household-goods carriers based in New York are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.