Moving from New York to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Boston 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 miNew York City → Boston
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $968+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 18,697 people moved from New York to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,077), and about 17,862 went the other way. Between New York City and Boston it is 215 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $968 – $1,290 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 18,697 people a year (±3,077), against about 17,862 (±2,974) from Massachusetts to New York, so Massachusetts gains about 835 people a year on this exchange. New York sends more people to Massachusetts than any other state; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New York County | Suffolk County | 1,240 ±272 |
| Kings County | Suffolk County | 1,120 ±333 |
| Kings County | Middlesex County | 943 ±350 |
| Kings County | Bristol County | 846 ±809 |
| New York County | Middlesex County | 821 ±259 |
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.
New York City to Boston, 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 New York and Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from New York to Massachusetts
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 New York to Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany to Springfield | ~82 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Schenectady to Springfield | ~99 mi | Same day | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Albany to Worcester | ~120 mi | 1–3 days | $540 – $720 | $621 – $828 |
| New Rochelle to Springfield | ~120 mi | 1–3 days | $540 – $720 | $621 – $828 |
| Mount Vernon to Springfield | ~122 mi | 1–3 days | $549 – $732 | $631 – $842 |
| Yonkers to Springfield | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Schenectady to Worcester | ~134 mi | 1–3 days | $603 – $804 | $693 – $925 |
| New York City to Springfield | ~141 mi | 1–3 days | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| Albany to Boston | ~162 mi | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| New Rochelle to Worcester | ~162 mi | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Mount Vernon to Worcester | ~164 mi | 1–3 days | $738 – $984 | $849 – $1,132 |
| Yonkers to Worcester | ~166 mi | 1–3 days | $747 – $996 | $859 – $1,145 |
| Schenectady to Boston | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Utica to Springfield | ~176 mi | 1–3 days | $792 – $1,056 | $911 – $1,214 |
| New York City to Worcester | ~182 mi | 1–3 days | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| New Rochelle to Boston | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Mount Vernon to Boston | ~204 mi | 1–3 days | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Yonkers to Boston | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Utica to Worcester | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| New York City to Boston | 215 mi | 1–3 days | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| Syracuse to Springfield | ~224 mi | 1–3 days | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Utica to Boston | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Syracuse to Worcester | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Syracuse to Boston | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Rochester to Springfield | ~310 mi | 1–3 days | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,604 – $2,139 |
| Rochester to Worcester | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Buffalo to Springfield | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Rochester to Boston | ~393 mi | 1–3 days | $1,769 – $2,358 | $2,034 – $2,712 |
| Buffalo to Worcester | ~423 mi | 3–7 days | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Buffalo to Boston | 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 New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York directory ranks them. At the Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts to New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Boston, 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 New York and Massachusetts, distances run from 82 to 456 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Massachusetts take?
New York City to Boston 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 New York to Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from New York into Massachusetts is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Massachusetts?
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 New York to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 18,697 people (±3,077) moved from New York to Massachusetts that year, against about 17,862 (±2,974) from Massachusetts to New York. No other state sends more people to Massachusetts.