Moving from New York to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Portland it is about 2,844 miles and 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving); the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,507 to 2,897 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.
- ~2,844 miNew York City → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,798+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 1,975 people moved from New York to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,169), and about 1,895 went the other way. Between New York City and Portland it is about 2,844 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,798 – $17,064 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,975 people a year (±1,169), against about 1,895 (±1,033) from Oregon to New York, so Oregon gains about 80 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 14th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Queens County | Multnomah County | 285 ±203 |
| Queens County | Washington County | 203 ±320* |
| Kings County | Multnomah County | 187 ±93 |
| New York County | Multnomah County | 170 ±194* |
| Westchester County | Washington County | 154 ±226* |
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 Portland, 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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from New York to Oregon
At about 2,844 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home and $14,718 – $19,624 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,215 – $12,286; a freight trailer is $6,143 – $8,191.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from New York to Oregon
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo to Portland | ~2,507 mi | 7–14 days | $11,282 – $15,042 | $12,974 – $17,298 |
| Buffalo to Salem | ~2,536 mi | 7–14 days | $11,412 – $15,216 | $13,124 – $17,498 |
| Buffalo to Eugene | ~2,556 mi | 7–14 days | $11,502 – $15,336 | $13,227 – $17,636 |
| Rochester to Portland | ~2,569 mi | 7–14 days | $11,561 – $15,414 | $13,295 – $17,726 |
| Rochester to Salem | ~2,599 mi | 7–14 days | $11,696 – $15,594 | $13,450 – $17,933 |
| Rochester to Eugene | ~2,620 mi | 7–14 days | $11,790 – $15,720 | $13,558 – $18,078 |
| Syracuse to Portland | ~2,653 mi | 7–14 days | $11,939 – $15,918 | $13,729 – $18,306 |
| Syracuse to Salem | ~2,684 mi | 7–14 days | $12,078 – $16,104 | $13,890 – $18,520 |
| Utica to Portland | ~2,702 mi | 7–14 days | $12,159 – $16,212 | $13,983 – $18,644 |
| Syracuse to Eugene | ~2,705 mi | 7–14 days | $12,173 – $16,230 | $13,998 – $18,664 |
| Utica to Salem | ~2,733 mi | 7–14 days | $12,299 – $16,398 | $14,143 – $18,858 |
| Utica to Eugene | ~2,755 mi | 7–14 days | $12,398 – $16,530 | $14,257 – $19,009 |
| Schenectady to Portland | ~2,781 mi | 7–14 days | $12,515 – $16,686 | $14,392 – $19,189 |
| Albany to Portland | ~2,796 mi | 7–14 days | $12,582 – $16,776 | $14,469 – $19,292 |
| Schenectady to Salem | ~2,812 mi | 7–14 days | $12,654 – $16,872 | $14,552 – $19,403 |
| Albany to Salem | ~2,827 mi | 7–14 days | $12,722 – $16,962 | $14,630 – $19,506 |
| Schenectady to Eugene | ~2,834 mi | 7–14 days | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Yonkers to Portland | ~2,843 mi | 7–14 days | $12,794 – $17,058 | $14,713 – $19,617 |
| New York City to Portland | ~2,844 mi | 7–14 days | $12,798 – $17,064 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| Mount Vernon to Portland | ~2,847 mi | 7–14 days | $12,812 – $17,082 | $14,733 – $19,644 |
| Albany to Eugene | ~2,849 mi | 7–14 days | $12,821 – $17,094 | $14,744 – $19,658 |
| New Rochelle to Portland | ~2,850 mi | 7–14 days | $12,825 – $17,100 | $14,749 – $19,665 |
| Yonkers to Salem | ~2,871 mi | 7–14 days | $12,920 – $17,226 | $14,857 – $19,810 |
| New York City to Salem | ~2,872 mi | 7–14 days | $12,924 – $17,232 | $14,863 – $19,817 |
| Mount Vernon to Salem | ~2,875 mi | 7–14 days | $12,938 – $17,250 | $14,878 – $19,837 |
| New Rochelle to Salem | ~2,879 mi | 7–14 days | $12,956 – $17,274 | $14,899 – $19,865 |
| New York City to Eugene | ~2,890 mi | 7–14 days | $13,005 – $17,340 | $14,956 – $19,941 |
| Yonkers to Eugene | ~2,890 mi | 7–14 days | $13,005 – $17,340 | $14,956 – $19,941 |
| Mount Vernon to Eugene | ~2,894 mi | 7–14 days | $13,023 – $17,364 | $14,976 – $19,969 |
| New Rochelle to Eugene | ~2,897 mi | 7–14 days | $13,037 – $17,382 | $14,992 – $19,989 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Portland, the distance is about 2,844 miles. From our model that is $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home and $14,718 – $19,624 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,215 – $12,286 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,143 – $8,191. Across the 30 city pairs we price between New York and Oregon, distances run from 2,507 to 2,897 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Oregon take?
New York City to Portland is 6 days on the road (about 52 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 Oregon?
Yes. A move from New York into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,143 – $8,191 for a two-bedroom home over 2,844 miles against $12,798 – $17,064 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,215 – $12,286, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,975 people (±1,169) moved from New York to Oregon that year, against about 1,895 (±1,033) from Oregon to New York. That makes New York the 14th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.