Moving from Yonkers, NY to Boston, MA
About 206 miles across a state line, from New York into Massachusetts, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Yonkers, NY to Boston, MA covers about 206 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $927 – $1,236 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 269 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 206 miles, about 4 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 $927 – $1,236. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Yonkers to Boston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $695 – $927 | $501 – $667 | $334 – $445 |
| 1 bedroom | $834 – $1,112 | $601 – $801 | $400 – $534 |
| 2 bedrooms | $927 – $1,236 | $667 – $890 | $445 – $593 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,066 – $1,421 | $768 – $1,023 | $512 – $682 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,205 – $1,607 | $868 – $1,157 | $578 – $771 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
Transport only, for an estimated 206 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, Yonkers to Boston
206 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,030. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $927 to $1,236, 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 Yonkers to Boston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 269 people a year (±136) moved from Westchester County, NY, home to Yonkers, to Suffolk County, MA, home to Boston. Going the other way: about 150 people a year (±105). Movers from Westchester County make up 0.4% of the 64,488 people a year who moved into Suffolk County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 18,697 people a year (±3,077) moving from New York to Massachusetts and about 17,862 people a year (±2,974) from Massachusetts to New York — a net gain for Massachusetts of about 835 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County, CT | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New York County, NY | 3,253 ±577 |
| Bronx County, NY | 2,586 ±1,070 |
| Dutchess County, NY | 2,202 ±500 |
| Putnam County, NY | 1,334 ±497 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 15,398 ±1,386 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 7,422 ±847 |
| Essex County, MA | 2,813 ±534 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 2,372 ±493 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,552 ±260 |
Licensed movers at each end
501 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Yonkers (929 counting those licensed only inside New York). 309 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.3% of their 1,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 15 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 7 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 23 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 1 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Molloy Moving & StorageUSDOT 241034 | Farmingdale · 28 mi | 33 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Perfect MovingUSDOT 3222129 | Long Island City · 13 mi | 31 trucks | 28 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boston: Gentle Giant Moving Company (Winchester, 88 trucks), Olympia Moving & Storage (Watertown Town, 70 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Stairhopper Movers LLC (Everett, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New York into Massachusetts, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Yonkers to Boston
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 206 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 Boston
A local move inside Boston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boston are Nashua (about 41 mi), Worcester (about 45 mi), Providence (about 48 mi).
Other routes from Yonkers
All routes from Yonkers, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Yonkers to New York City, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Jersey City, NJ | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Newark, NJ | ~23 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to New Haven, CT | ~66 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Hartford, CT | ~100 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Wilmington, DE | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Yonkers to Providence, RI | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Yonkers to Washington, DC | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Boston: from Worcester, MA, from Nashua, NH, from Providence, RI, from Warwick, RI.
Yonkers to Boston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Yonkers to Boston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 206 miles cost about $695 – $927 for a studio, $927 – $1,236 for a two-bedroom home and $1,066 – $1,421 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Yonkers to Boston take?
The drive is about 4 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 Yonkers to Boston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $445 – $593 for a two-bedroom home, against $927 – $1,236 with full-service movers; a moving container is $667 – $890.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Yonkers to Boston?
Yes. Yonkers is in New York and Boston is in Massachusetts, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 501 listed movers within 30 miles of Yonkers hold it.
How many people move from Yonkers to Boston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 269 people a year (margin of error ±136) moved from Westchester County, which contains Yonkers, to Suffolk County, which contains Boston.
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.