Moving from Akron, OH to Cleveland, OH
At about 35 miles, Akron to Cleveland 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 35 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 Akron, OH to Cleveland, OH covers about 35 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 3,362 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 35 miles, crews cover Akron to Cleveland 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 Akron to Cleveland
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, Akron to Cleveland
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $465 to $761. The 35 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 Akron to Cleveland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3,362 people a year (±576) moved from Summit County, OH, home to Akron, to Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland. Going the other way: about 3,775 people a year (±548). Movers from Summit County make up 8.0% of the 42,242 people a year who moved into Cuyahoga County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Summit County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Lorain County, OH | 3,287 ±701 |
| Lake County, OH | 2,747 ±543 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,603 ±517 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,470 ±334 |
Licensed movers at each end
85 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Akron. 19 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 32.5% of their 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Berman Moving & StorageUSDOT 3127915 | Bedford Heights · 25 mi | 14 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Cleveland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cleveland: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truckcleveland (Wickliffe, 19 trucks), Moving Ahead Services LLC (Willoughby, 19 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Ohio, so Ohio rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Ohio 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 Ohio, so your protection on this 35-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 Akron to Cleveland
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $39 to $49 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 Cleveland
A local move inside Cleveland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Cleveland are Akron (about 35 mi), Detroit (about 105 mi), Erie (about 109 mi).
Other routes from Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
| Akron to Baltimore, MD | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
Also moving to Cleveland: from Detroit, MI, from Erie, PA, from Toledo, OH, from Pittsburgh, PA.
Akron to Cleveland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Cleveland?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $465 – $761; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $777 – $1,398. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 35 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Akron to Cleveland 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 Akron to Cleveland?
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 35 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Akron to Cleveland an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Ohio, so the move is regulated by Ohio rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Ohio 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 Akron to Cleveland each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3,362 people a year (margin of error ±576) moved from Summit County, which contains Akron, to Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland.
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.