Moving from New York to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Minneapolis it is about 1,185 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 799 to 1,191 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.
- ~1,185 miNew York City → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,333+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 2,788 people moved from New York to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,019), and about 1,430 went the other way. Between New York City and Minneapolis it is about 1,185 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,333 – $7,110 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,788 people a year (±1,019), against about 1,430 (±829) from Minnesota to New York, so Minnesota gains about 1,358 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 11th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New York County | Hennepin County | 189 ±117 |
| Westchester County | Hennepin County | 173 ±206* |
| Queens County | Dakota County | 166 ±197* |
| Otsego County | Hennepin County | 155 ±134 |
| Kings County | Ramsey County | 138 ±110 |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
New York City to Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from New York to Minnesota
At about 1,185 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,333 – $7,110 for a two-bedroom home and $6,132 – $8,177 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,839 – $5,119; a freight trailer is $2,560 – $3,413.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,999 – $5,333 | $2,880 – $3,839 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,799 – $6,399 | $3,455 – $4,607 | $2,304 – $3,072 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,333 – $7,110 | $3,839 – $5,119 | $2,560 – $3,413 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,132 – $8,177 | $4,415 – $5,887 | $2,944 – $3,925 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,932 – $9,243 | $4,991 – $6,655 | $3,327 – $4,437 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,999 – $10,665 | $5,759 – $7,679 | $3,839 – $5,119 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,185 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 Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo to Rochester | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| Buffalo to Saint Paul | ~840 mi | 3–7 days | $3,780 – $5,040 | $4,347 – $5,796 |
| Buffalo to Minneapolis | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Rochester to Rochester | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Rochester to Saint Paul | ~906 mi | 3–7 days | $4,077 – $5,436 | $4,689 – $6,251 |
| Rochester to Minneapolis | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Syracuse to Rochester | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Syracuse to Saint Paul | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Syracuse to Minneapolis | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Utica to Rochester | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Utica to Saint Paul | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Utica to Minneapolis | ~1,053 mi | 3–7 days | $4,739 – $6,318 | $5,449 – $7,266 |
| Schenectady to Rochester | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Albany to Rochester | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Schenectady to Saint Paul | ~1,123 mi | 3–7 days | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
| New York City to Rochester | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Yonkers to Rochester | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Mount Vernon to Rochester | ~1,132 mi | 3–7 days | $5,094 – $6,792 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
| Schenectady to Minneapolis | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| New Rochelle to Rochester | ~1,135 mi | 3–7 days | $5,108 – $6,810 | $5,874 – $7,832 |
| Albany to Saint Paul | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Albany to Minneapolis | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Yonkers to Saint Paul | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| New York City to Saint Paul | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Mount Vernon to Saint Paul | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| New Rochelle to Saint Paul | ~1,181 mi | 3–7 days | $5,315 – $7,086 | $6,112 – $8,149 |
| Yonkers to Minneapolis | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| New York City to Minneapolis | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
| Mount Vernon to Minneapolis | ~1,188 mi | 3–7 days | $5,346 – $7,128 | $6,148 – $8,197 |
| New Rochelle to Minneapolis | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,185 miles. From our model that is $5,333 – $7,110 for a two-bedroom home and $6,132 – $8,177 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,839 – $5,119 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,560 – $3,413. Across the 30 city pairs we price between New York and Minnesota, distances run from 799 to 1,191 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Minnesota take?
New York City to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from New York into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,560 – $3,413 for a two-bedroom home over 1,185 miles against $5,333 – $7,110 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,839 – $5,119, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,788 people (±1,019) moved from New York to Minnesota that year, against about 1,430 (±829) from Minnesota to New York. That makes New York the 11th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.