Moving from Syracuse, NY to Utica, NY
At about 54 miles, Syracuse to Utica is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 54 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Syracuse, NY to Utica, NY covers about 54 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 484 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 54 miles, crews cover Syracuse to Utica in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Syracuse to Utica
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Syracuse to Utica
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$55 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $515 to $845. The 54 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Syracuse to Utica
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 484 people a year (±181) moved from Onondaga County, NY, home to Syracuse, to Oneida County, NY, home to Utica. Going the other way: about 881 people a year (±242). Movers from Onondaga County make up 5.0% of the 9,588 people a year who moved into Oneida County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Oswego County, NY | 1,562 ±396 |
| Monroe County, NY | 1,478 ±388 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,174 ±307 |
| Madison County, NY | 822 ±262 |
| Cayuga County, NY | 810 ±279 |
| 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
35 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Syracuse. 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.6% of their 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Moving and Storage Company IncUSDOT 54455 | Warners · 9 mi | 7 trucks | 17 | 16.7% of 12 |
| Charette Brothers Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 656269 | Syracuse · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Square Deal MovingUSDOT 2332319 | Liverpool · 5 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | — |
| Magnifique Moving CompanyUSDOT 4229626 | East Syracuse · 7 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Instant Movers LLCUSDOT 4276739 | Syracuse · 2 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
| Pelligra Moving and StorageUSDOT 1788209 | Syracuse · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
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 54-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Syracuse to Utica
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $44 to $55 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
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 Syracuse
All routes from Syracuse, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse to Rochester, NY | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Syracuse to Albany, NY | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Syracuse to Buffalo, NY | ~161 mi | $725 – $966 |
| Syracuse to Mount Vernon, NY | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Syracuse to New York City, NY | ~228 mi | $1,026 – $1,368 |
| Syracuse to Philadelphia, PA | ~256 mi | $1,152 – $1,536 |
| Syracuse to Chicago, IL | ~688 mi | $3,096 – $4,128 |
| Syracuse to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,719 mi | $12,236 – $16,314 |
Also moving to Utica: from Schenectady, NY, from Albany, NY, from Rochester, NY, from New York City, NY.
Syracuse to Utica moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Syracuse to Utica?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $515 – $845; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $867 – $1,560. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 54 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Syracuse to Utica take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Syracuse to Utica?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 54 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Utica each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 484 people a year (margin of error ±181) moved from Onondaga County, which contains Syracuse, 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.