Moving from New York City, NY to Portland, OR
About 2,844 miles across a state line, from New York into Oregon, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from New York City, NY to Portland, OR covers about 2,844 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 170 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,844 miles from New York to Oregon. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $12,798 – $17,064 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from New York City to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,599 – $12,798 | $6,911 – $9,215 | $4,607 – $6,143 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,518 – $15,358 | $8,293 – $11,057 | $5,529 – $7,372 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,798 – $17,064 | $9,215 – $12,286 | $6,143 – $8,191 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,718 – $19,624 | $10,597 – $14,129 | $7,064 – $9,419 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,637 – $22,183 | $11,979 – $15,972 | $7,986 – $10,648 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,197 – $25,596 | $13,822 – $18,429 | $9,215 – $12,286 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,844 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, New York City to Portland
2,844 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $14,220. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,798 to $17,064, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from New York City to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 170 people a year (±194) moved from New York County, NY, home to New York City, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 355 people a year (±223). Movers from New York County make up 0.3% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,975 people a year (±1,169) moving from New York to Oregon and about 1,895 people a year (±1,033) from Oregon to New York — a net gain for Oregon of about 80 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 21,743 ±1,419 |
| Bronx County, NY | 11,469 ±1,191 |
| Queens County, NY | 8,427 ±1,066 |
| Westchester County, NY | 5,727 ±831 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,267 ±746 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
Licensed movers at each end
521 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of New York City (940 counting those licensed only inside New York). 317 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.2% of their 1,816 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 2 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 11 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 7 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 23 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 17 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Molloy Moving & StorageUSDOT 241034 | Farmingdale · 30 mi | 33 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New York into Oregon, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book New York City to Portland
Insist on a survey
Over 2,844 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,844 miles of handling.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 mi).
Other routes from New York City
All routes from New York City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| New York City to Jersey City, NJ | ~3 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Newark, NJ | ~10 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Mount Vernon, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Yonkers, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Paterson, NJ | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to New Rochelle, NY | ~21 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Bridgeport, CT | ~62 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to New Haven, CT | ~81 mi | $515 – $845 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
New York City to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York City to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,844 miles cost about $9,599 – $12,798 for a studio, $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home and $14,718 – $19,624 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New York City to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York City to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,143 – $8,191 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,798 – $17,064 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,215 – $12,286.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York City to Portland, OR?
Yes. New York City is in New York and Portland is in Oregon, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 521 listed movers within 30 miles of New York City hold it.
How many people move from New York City to Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 170 people a year (margin of error ±194) moved from New York County, which contains New York City, to Multnomah County, which contains Portland.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.