Moving from New York to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Nashville it is about 884 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 40 city pairs we price between the two states run from 640 to 1,184 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.
- ~884 miNew York City → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,978+2-bedroom, movers
- 40City routes priced
In short
About 7,530 people moved from New York to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,911), and about 3,201 went the other way. Between New York City and Nashville it is about 884 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,978 – $5,304 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,530 people a year (±2,911), against about 3,201 (±1,593) from Tennessee to New York, so Tennessee gains about 4,329 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 10th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County | Hamilton County | 293 ±297* |
| Warren County | Hamilton County | 288 ±351* |
| Kings County | Sevier County | 210 ±313* |
| Kings County | Davidson County | 190 ±106 |
| New York County | Montgomery County | 158 ±228* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from New York to Tennessee
At about 884 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,978 – $5,304 for a two-bedroom home and $4,575 – $6,100 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,864 – $3,819; a freight trailer is $1,909 – $2,546.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,580 – $4,774 | $2,578 – $3,437 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,978 – $5,304 | $2,864 – $3,819 | $1,909 – $2,546 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,575 – $6,100 | $3,294 – $4,392 | $2,196 – $2,928 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,171 – $6,895 | $3,723 – $4,965 | $2,482 – $3,310 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,967 – $7,956 | $4,296 – $5,728 | $2,864 – $3,819 |
Transport only, for an estimated 884 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo to Knoxville | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Rochester to Knoxville | ~699 mi | 3–7 days | $3,146 – $4,194 | $3,617 – $4,823 |
| Buffalo to Nashville | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| New York City to Knoxville | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Syracuse to Knoxville | ~747 mi | 3–7 days | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Yonkers to Knoxville | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Buffalo to Chattanooga | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Mount Vernon to Knoxville | ~750 mi | 3–7 days | $3,375 – $4,500 | $3,881 – $5,175 |
| New Rochelle to Knoxville | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Utica to Knoxville | ~788 mi | 3–7 days | $3,546 – $4,728 | $4,078 – $5,437 |
| Rochester to Nashville | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| Rochester to Chattanooga | ~811 mi | 3–7 days | $3,650 – $4,866 | $4,197 – $5,596 |
| Schenectady to Knoxville | ~830 mi | 3–7 days | $3,735 – $4,980 | $4,295 – $5,727 |
| Albany to Knoxville | ~831 mi | 3–7 days | $3,740 – $4,986 | $4,300 – $5,734 |
| New York City to Chattanooga | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Syracuse to Nashville | ~861 mi | 3–7 days | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Syracuse to Chattanooga | ~862 mi | 3–7 days | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Yonkers to Chattanooga | ~865 mi | 3–7 days | $3,893 – $5,190 | $4,476 – $5,968 |
| Mount Vernon to Chattanooga | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| New Rochelle to Chattanooga | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| New York City to Nashville | ~884 mi | 3–7 days | $3,978 – $5,304 | $4,575 – $6,100 |
| Yonkers to Nashville | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
| Mount Vernon to Nashville | ~899 mi | 3–7 days | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| New Rochelle to Nashville | ~902 mi | 3–7 days | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Utica to Chattanooga | ~903 mi | 3–7 days | $4,064 – $5,418 | $4,673 – $6,231 |
| Utica to Nashville | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Buffalo to Memphis | ~936 mi | 3–7 days | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Schenectady to Chattanooga | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Albany to Chattanooga | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Schenectady to Nashville | ~960 mi | 3–7 days | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Albany to Nashville | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Rochester to Memphis | ~1,008 mi | 3–7 days | $4,536 – $6,048 | $5,216 – $6,955 |
| Syracuse to Memphis | ~1,075 mi | 3–7 days | $4,838 – $6,450 | $5,563 – $7,418 |
| New York City to Memphis | ~1,112 mi | 3–7 days | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Utica to Memphis | ~1,124 mi | 3–7 days | $5,058 – $6,744 | $5,817 – $7,756 |
| Yonkers to Memphis | ~1,124 mi | 3–7 days | $5,058 – $6,744 | $5,817 – $7,756 |
| Mount Vernon to Memphis | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| New Rochelle to Memphis | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Schenectady to Memphis | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Albany to Memphis | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Nashville, the distance is about 884 miles. From our model that is $3,978 – $5,304 for a two-bedroom home and $4,575 – $6,100 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,864 – $3,819 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,909 – $2,546. Across the 40 city pairs we price between New York and Tennessee, distances run from 640 to 1,184 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Tennessee take?
New York City to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from New York into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,909 – $2,546 for a two-bedroom home over 884 miles against $3,978 – $5,304 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,864 – $3,819, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,530 people (±2,911) moved from New York to Tennessee that year, against about 3,201 (±1,593) from Tennessee to New York. That makes New York the 10th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.