Moving from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OH
At about 35 miles, Cleveland to Akron 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 Cleveland, OH to Akron, 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 3,775 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 35 miles, crews cover Cleveland to Akron 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 Cleveland to Akron
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, Cleveland to Akron
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 Cleveland to Akron
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3,775 people a year (±548) moved from Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland, to Summit County, OH, home to Akron. Going the other way: about 3,362 people a year (±576). Movers from Cuyahoga County make up 16.5% of the 22,819 people a year who moved into Summit County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lorain County, OH | 5,137 ±653 |
| Summit County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Franklin County, OH | 3,430 ±684 |
| Lake County, OH | 3,012 ±574 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,444 ±401 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Portage County, OH | 3,249 ±617 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,736 ±582 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,293 ±372 |
| Franklin County, OH | 584 ±262 |
Licensed movers at each end
107 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Cleveland. 21 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 35.4% of their 48 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 · 15 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 25 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckclevelandUSDOT 734664 | Wickliffe · 13 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving Ahead Services LLCUSDOT 1657726 | Willoughby · 18 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Moving SolutionsUSDOT 3665859 | Mentor · 22 mi | 16 trucks | 19 | 60.0% of 10 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 19 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Akron end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Akron: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Blue Men Moving LLC (Seville, 18 trucks), Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc (Brunswick, 15 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 Cleveland to Akron
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 Akron
A local move inside Akron 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 Akron are Cleveland (about 35 mi), Pittsburgh (about 106 mi), Erie (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Cleveland
All routes from Cleveland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to Detroit, MI | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Cleveland to Toledo, OH | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Cleveland to Pittsburgh, PA | ~134 mi | $603 – $804 |
| Cleveland to Ann Arbor, MI | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Cleveland to Columbus, OH | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Cleveland to Buffalo, NY | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Cleveland to Dayton, OH | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
| Cleveland to Cincinnati, OH | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
Also moving to Akron: from Pittsburgh, PA, from Erie, PA, from Columbus, OH, from Toledo, OH.
Cleveland to Akron moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cleveland to Akron?
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 Cleveland to Akron 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 Cleveland to Akron?
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 Cleveland to Akron 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 Cleveland to Akron each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3,775 people a year (margin of error ±548) moved from Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland, to Summit County, which contains Akron.
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.