Moving from New York to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Fargo it is about 1,409 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,069 to 1,630 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.
- ~1,409 miNew York City → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,341+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from New York to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±175). Between New York City and Fargo it is about 1,409 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,341 – $8,454 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±175). New York is the 38th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County | Cass County | 129 ±180* |
| Jefferson County | Ward County | 118 ±168* |
| Jefferson County | Williams County | 89 ±141* |
| Broome County | Cass County | 87 ±131* |
| Suffolk County | Cass County | 48 ±78* |
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 Fargo, 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 North Dakota.
Cost of moving from New York to North Dakota
At about 1,409 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,341 – $8,454 for a two-bedroom home and $7,292 – $9,722 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,565 – $6,087; a freight trailer is $3,043 – $4,058.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,755 – $6,341 | $3,424 – $4,565 | $2,283 – $3,043 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,706 – $7,609 | $4,109 – $5,478 | $2,739 – $3,652 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,341 – $8,454 | $4,565 – $6,087 | $3,043 – $4,058 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,292 – $9,722 | $5,250 – $7,000 | $3,500 – $4,667 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,243 – $10,990 | $5,935 – $7,913 | $3,956 – $5,275 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,511 – $12,681 | $6,848 – $9,130 | $4,565 – $6,087 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,409 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 North Dakota
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 Fargo | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Rochester to Fargo | ~1,129 mi | 3–7 days | $5,081 – $6,774 | $5,843 – $7,790 |
| Syracuse to Fargo | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Utica to Fargo | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Buffalo to Bismarck | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| Schenectady to Fargo | ~1,340 mi | 7–14 days | $6,030 – $8,040 | $6,934 – $9,246 |
| Rochester to Bismarck | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Albany to Fargo | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Yonkers to Fargo | ~1,406 mi | 7–14 days | $6,327 – $8,436 | $7,276 – $9,701 |
| New York City to Fargo | ~1,409 mi | 7–14 days | $6,341 – $8,454 | $7,292 – $9,722 |
| Mount Vernon to Fargo | ~1,410 mi | 7–14 days | $6,345 – $8,460 | $7,297 – $9,729 |
| New Rochelle to Fargo | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Syracuse to Bismarck | ~1,431 mi | 7–14 days | $6,440 – $8,586 | $7,405 – $9,874 |
| Utica to Bismarck | ~1,480 mi | 7–14 days | $6,660 – $8,880 | $7,659 – $10,212 |
| Schenectady to Bismarck | ~1,560 mi | 7–14 days | $7,020 – $9,360 | $8,073 – $10,764 |
| Albany to Bismarck | ~1,575 mi | 7–14 days | $7,088 – $9,450 | $8,151 – $10,867 |
| Yonkers to Bismarck | ~1,623 mi | 7–14 days | $7,304 – $9,738 | $8,399 – $11,199 |
| New York City to Bismarck | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Mount Vernon to Bismarck | ~1,626 mi | 7–14 days | $7,317 – $9,756 | $8,415 – $11,219 |
| New Rochelle to Bismarck | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
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 North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota 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 North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Fargo, the distance is about 1,409 miles. From our model that is $6,341 – $8,454 for a two-bedroom home and $7,292 – $9,722 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,565 – $6,087 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,043 – $4,058. Across the 20 city pairs we price between New York and North Dakota, distances run from 1,069 to 1,630 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to North Dakota take?
New York City to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 North Dakota?
Yes. A move from New York into North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,043 – $4,058 for a two-bedroom home over 1,409 miles against $6,341 – $8,454 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,565 – $6,087, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±175) moved from New York to North Dakota that year. That makes New York the 38th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.