Moving from New York to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Jackson it is about 1,245 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,115 to 1,398 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.
- ~1,245 miNew York City → Jackson
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,603+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 529 people moved from New York to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±508), and about 1,238 went the other way. Between New York City and Jackson it is about 1,245 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,603 – $7,470 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 529 people a year (±508), against about 1,238 (±1,414) from Mississippi to New York, so Mississippi loses about 709 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 21st-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County | Jackson County | 93 ±112* |
| Westchester County | Jackson County | 69 ±103* |
| New York County | Harrison County | 51 ±87* |
| Suffolk County | Harrison County | 51 ±55* |
| Madison County | DeSoto County | 48 ±66* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from New York to Mississippi
At about 1,245 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,603 – $7,470 for a two-bedroom home and $6,443 – $8,591 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,034 – $5,378; a freight trailer is $2,689 – $3,586.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,202 – $5,603 | $3,025 – $4,034 | $2,017 – $2,689 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,042 – $6,723 | $3,630 – $4,841 | $2,420 – $3,227 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,603 – $7,470 | $4,034 – $5,378 | $2,689 – $3,586 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,443 – $8,591 | $4,639 – $6,185 | $3,093 – $4,123 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,283 – $9,711 | $5,244 – $6,992 | $3,496 – $4,661 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,404 – $11,205 | $6,051 – $8,068 | $4,034 – $5,378 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,245 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 Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo to Jackson | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Rochester to Jackson | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Buffalo to Gulfport | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Syracuse to Jackson | ~1,242 mi | 7–14 days | $5,589 – $7,452 | $6,427 – $8,570 |
| New York City to Jackson | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Yonkers to Jackson | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Mount Vernon to Jackson | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| New Rochelle to Jackson | ~1,264 mi | 7–14 days | $5,688 – $7,584 | $6,541 – $8,722 |
| Rochester to Gulfport | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Utica to Jackson | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| New York City to Gulfport | ~1,290 mi | 7–14 days | $5,805 – $7,740 | $6,676 – $8,901 |
| Yonkers to Gulfport | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Mount Vernon to Gulfport | ~1,308 mi | 7–14 days | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| New Rochelle to Gulfport | ~1,310 mi | 7–14 days | $5,895 – $7,860 | $6,779 – $9,039 |
| Syracuse to Gulfport | ~1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Schenectady to Jackson | ~1,335 mi | 7–14 days | $6,008 – $8,010 | $6,909 – $9,211 |
| Albany to Jackson | ~1,337 mi | 7–14 days | $6,017 – $8,022 | $6,919 – $9,225 |
| Utica to Gulfport | ~1,358 mi | 7–14 days | $6,111 – $8,148 | $7,028 – $9,370 |
| Albany to Gulfport | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Schenectady to Gulfport | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Jackson, the distance is about 1,245 miles. From our model that is $5,603 – $7,470 for a two-bedroom home and $6,443 – $8,591 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,034 – $5,378 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,689 – $3,586. Across the 20 city pairs we price between New York and Mississippi, distances run from 1,115 to 1,398 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Mississippi take?
New York City to Jackson is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from New York into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,689 – $3,586 for a two-bedroom home over 1,245 miles against $5,603 – $7,470 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,034 – $5,378, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 529 people (±508) moved from New York to Mississippi that year, against about 1,238 (±1,414) from Mississippi to New York. That makes New York the 21st-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.