Moving from New York to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Burlington it is about 307 miles and about 6 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 140 to 384 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.
- ~307 miNew York City → Burlington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,382+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 3,565 people moved from New York to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,311), and about 2,668 went the other way. Between New York City and Burlington it is about 307 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,382 – $1,842 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,565 people a year (±1,311), against about 2,668 (±927) from Vermont to New York, so Vermont gains about 897 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 2nd-largest of the 41 states sending people to Vermont; Vermont took in about 24,112 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County | Chittenden County | 388 ±200 |
| Washington County | Chittenden County | 187 ±218* |
| Westchester County | Chittenden County | 167 ±73 |
| Rensselaer County | Bennington County | 146 ±107 |
| New York County | Chittenden County | 124 ±68 |
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 Burlington, 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 Vermont.
Cost of moving from New York to Vermont
At about 307 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home and $1,589 – $2,118 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $995 – $1,326; a freight trailer is $663 – $884.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 – $1,382 | $746 – $995 | $497 – $663 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,243 – $1,658 | $895 – $1,194 | $597 – $796 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,382 – $1,842 | $995 – $1,326 | $663 – $884 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,144 – $1,525 | $763 – $1,017 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,796 – $2,395 | $1,293 – $1,724 | $862 – $1,149 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,072 – $2,763 | $1,492 – $1,989 | $995 – $1,326 |
Transport only, for an estimated 307 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 Vermont
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady to Burlington | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Schenectady to Montpelier | ~141 mi | 1–3 days | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| Albany to Montpelier | ~147 mi | 1–3 days | $662 – $882 | $761 – $1,014 |
| Albany to Burlington | ~150 mi | 1–3 days | $675 – $900 | $776 – $1,035 |
| Utica to Burlington | ~161 mi | 1–3 days | $725 – $966 | $833 – $1,111 |
| Utica to Montpelier | ~181 mi | 1–3 days | $815 – $1,086 | $937 – $1,249 |
| Syracuse to Burlington | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Syracuse to Montpelier | ~230 mi | 1–3 days | $1,035 – $1,380 | $1,190 – $1,587 |
| Rochester to Burlington | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| New Rochelle to Montpelier | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Yonkers to Montpelier | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Mount Vernon to Montpelier | ~280 mi | 1–3 days | $1,260 – $1,680 | $1,449 – $1,932 |
| Yonkers to Burlington | ~288 mi | 1–3 days | $1,296 – $1,728 | $1,490 – $1,987 |
| Mount Vernon to Burlington | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| New Rochelle to Burlington | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| New York City to Montpelier | ~298 mi | 1–3 days | $1,341 – $1,788 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| New York City to Burlington | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Rochester to Montpelier | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Buffalo to Burlington | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Buffalo to Montpelier | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
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 Vermont end, 18 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Vermont, moving costs in Vermont, or the reverse trip, Vermont 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 Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Burlington, the distance is about 307 miles. From our model that is $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home and $1,589 – $2,118 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $995 – $1,326 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $663 – $884. Across the 20 city pairs we price between New York and Vermont, distances run from 140 to 384 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Vermont take?
New York City to Burlington is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to Vermont?
Yes. A move from New York into Vermont 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 Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $663 – $884 for a two-bedroom home over 307 miles against $1,382 – $1,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $995 – $1,326, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,565 people (±1,311) moved from New York to Vermont that year, against about 2,668 (±927) from Vermont to New York. That makes New York the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.