Popular Moving Routes in New York
232 routes out of 10 New York cities, priced by home size from one published model: 24 that stay inside the state, 170 that leave it, and a page for New York to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 10Cities covered
- 232Routes priced
- 984Licensed movers based here
- $515+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of New York costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $44 to $55 per mover per hour. We price 232 routes from 10 New York cities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany to Schenectady | ~17 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Mount Vernon to New York City | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| New York City to Yonkers | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Syracuse to Utica | ~54 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Buffalo to Rochester | ~78 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Schenectady to Utica | ~80 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Rochester to Syracuse | ~87 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Albany to Utica | ~94 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Albany to Mount Vernon | ~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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Mount Vernon to Rochester | ~289 mi | 5 hr | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| 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 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 |
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 |
| Rochester to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,633 mi | 7–14 days | $11,849 – $15,798 | $13,626 – $18,168 |
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) | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| 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 $44 to $55 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $515 – $845. Between New York cities we price 24 pairs, from Albany to Schenectady at about 17 miles ($515 – $845 for two bedrooms) to Buffalo to New York City at about 341 miles ($1,535 – $2,046).
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.