Moving from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY
About 140 miles inside New York. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by New York, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY covers about 140 miles and is a move within New York. Full-service movers cost $630 – $840 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 293 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 140 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $630 – $840. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within New York
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Rochester to Utica
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $473 – $630 | $340 – $454 | $227 – $302 |
| 1 bedroom | $567 – $756 | $408 – $544 | $272 – $363 |
| 2 bedrooms | $630 – $840 | $454 – $605 | $302 – $403 |
| 3 bedrooms | $725 – $966 | $522 – $696 | $348 – $464 |
| 4 bedrooms | $819 – $1,092 | $590 – $786 | $393 – $524 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $945 – $1,260 | $680 – $907 | $454 – $605 |
Transport only, for an estimated 140 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, Rochester to Utica
140 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $700. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $630 to $840, 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 Rochester to Utica
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 293 people a year (±128) moved from Monroe County, NY, home to Rochester, to Oneida County, NY, home to Utica. Going the other way: about 344 people a year (±120). Movers from Monroe County make up 3.1% of the 9,588 people a year who moved into Oneida County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, NY | 2,036 ±439 |
| Ontario County, NY | 1,913 ±471 |
| New York County, NY | 1,711 ±559 |
| Nassau County, NY | 1,512 ±497 |
| Erie County, NY | 1,397 ±273 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 1,038 ±753 |
| New York County, NY | 881 ±282 |
| Madison County, NY | 615 ±378 |
| Onondaga County, NY | 484 ±181 |
| Herkimer County, NY | 456 ±133 |
Licensed movers at each end
41 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Rochester. 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 24.4% of their 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Brothers Moving IncUSDOT 1203584 | Rochester · 6 mi | 19 trucks | 9 | 60.0% of 5 |
| Clark Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1782592 | Rochester · 6 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Dumbo Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1543241 | Rochester · 1 mi | 9 trucks | 20 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Champion Moving & StorageUSDOT 1434489 | Brockport · 16 mi | 8 trucks | 1 | — |
| Becker MoversUSDOT 2043297 | Rochester · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Highline Moving and DeliveryUSDOT 1429135 | Farmington · 18 mi | 7 trucks | 8 | 33.3% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Utica end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Utica: Felice Moving & Storage (Rome, 9 trucks), LLC (Chadwicks, 6 trucks), Ace Movers Inc (Utica, 5 trucks), Clinton Moving & Packaging Inc (Clinton, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in New York, so New York rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which New York licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside New York, so your protection on this 140-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Rochester to Utica
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 140 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Utica
A local move inside Utica later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Utica are Syracuse (about 54 mi), Schenectady (about 80 mi), Albany (about 94 mi).
Other routes from Rochester
All routes from Rochester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Buffalo, NY | ~78 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Syracuse, NY | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Schenectady, NY | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Rochester to Albany, NY | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Rochester to Pittsburgh, PA | ~262 mi | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| Rochester to Cleveland, OH | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Rochester to Mount Vernon, NY | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
| Rochester to New York City, NY | ~292 mi | $1,314 – $1,752 |
Also moving to Utica: from Syracuse, NY, from Schenectady, NY, from Albany, NY, from New York City, NY.
Rochester to Utica moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rochester, NY to Utica?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 140 miles cost about $473 – $630 for a studio, $630 – $840 for a two-bedroom home and $725 – $966 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Rochester, NY to Utica take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rochester, NY to Utica?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $302 – $403 for a two-bedroom home, against $630 – $840 with full-service movers; a moving container is $454 – $605.
Is Rochester, NY to Utica an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in New York, so the move is regulated by New York rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever New York requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Rochester, NY to Utica each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 293 people a year (margin of error ±128) moved from Monroe County, which contains Rochester, to Oneida County, which contains Utica.
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.