Moving from Utica, NY to Syracuse, NY
At about 54 miles, Utica to Syracuse 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 Utica, NY to Syracuse, 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 881 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 54 miles, crews cover Utica to Syracuse 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 Utica to Syracuse
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, Utica to Syracuse
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 Utica to Syracuse
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 881 people a year (±242) moved from Oneida County, NY, home to Utica, to Onondaga County, NY, home to Syracuse. Going the other way: about 484 people a year (±181). Movers from Oneida County make up 4.3% of the 20,435 people a year who moved into Onondaga County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Onondaga County, NY | 881 ±242 |
| Herkimer County, NY | 777 ±316 |
| Madison County, NY | 431 ±161 |
| Kings County, NY | 400 ±256 |
| Monroe County, NY | 344 ±120 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Oswego County, NY | 2,297 ±723 |
| Oneida County, NY | 881 ±242 |
| New York County, NY | 747 ±274 |
| Nassau County, NY | 657 ±221 |
| Madison County, NY | 604 ±217 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Utica. 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.0% of their 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felice Moving & StorageUSDOT 55523 | Rome · 14 mi | 9 trucks | 15 | 23.1% of 13 |
| LLCUSDOT 4308785 | Chadwicks · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Ace Movers IncUSDOT 1430556 | Utica · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Clinton Moving & Packaging IncUSDOT 663485 | Clinton · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Ufirst Movers & Logistics LLCUSDOT 3614998 | Utica · 1 mi | 1 truck | 3 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Rite-Way MovingUSDOT 1985330 | Utica · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Syracuse end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Syracuse: Brown's Moving and Storage Company Inc (Warners, 7 trucks), Charette Brothers Moving & Storage Inc (Syracuse, 5 trucks), Square Deal Moving (Liverpool, 4 trucks), Magnifique Moving Company (East Syracuse, 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 Utica to Syracuse
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 Syracuse
A local move inside Syracuse 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 Syracuse are Utica (about 54 mi), Rochester (about 87 mi), Schenectady (about 132 mi).
Other routes from Utica
All routes from Utica, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Utica to Albany, NY | ~94 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Utica to Rochester, NY | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Utica to New Rochelle, NY | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Utica to Buffalo, NY | ~215 mi | $968 – $1,290 |
| Utica to Baltimore, MD | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
Also moving to Syracuse: from Rochester, NY, from Albany, NY, from Buffalo, NY, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Utica to Syracuse moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utica to Syracuse?
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 Utica to Syracuse 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 Utica to Syracuse?
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 Utica to Syracuse 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 Utica to Syracuse each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 881 people a year (margin of error ±242) moved from Oneida County, which contains Utica, to Onondaga County, which contains Syracuse.
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.