Moving from Tulsa, OK to New York City, NY
About 1,431 miles across a state line, from Oklahoma into New York, 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 Tulsa, OK to New York City, NY covers about 1,431 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,440 – $8,586 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 67 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,431 miles from Oklahoma to New York. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,440 – $8,586 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tulsa to New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,830 – $6,440 | $3,477 – $4,636 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,796 – $7,727 | $4,173 – $5,564 | $2,782 – $3,709 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,440 – $8,586 | $4,636 – $6,182 | $3,091 – $4,121 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,405 – $9,874 | $5,332 – $7,109 | $3,555 – $4,739 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,371 – $11,162 | $6,027 – $8,036 | $4,018 – $5,358 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,659 – $12,879 | $6,955 – $9,273 | $4,636 – $6,182 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,431 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, Tulsa to New York City
1,431 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,155. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,440 to $8,586, 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 Tulsa to New York City
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Tulsa County, OK to New York County, NY, but the wider metro table does: about 67 people a year (±54) moved from the Tulsa, OK metro area to the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area. The other way: about 200 people a year (±85).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,033 people a year (±655) moving from Oklahoma to New York and about 1,654 people a year (±978) from New York to Oklahoma — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 621 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wagoner County, OK | 3,466 ±412 |
| Rogers County, OK | 2,948 ±347 |
| Oklahoma County, OK | 1,642 ±386 |
| Payne County, OK | 1,438 ±359 |
| Creek County, OK | 1,401 ±278 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 12,241 ±1,085 |
| Queens County, NY | 5,938 ±795 |
| Bronx County, NY | 4,965 ±883 |
| Nassau County, NY | 3,494 ±841 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 3,342 ±656 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tulsa (50 counting those licensed only inside Oklahoma). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving CompanyUSDOT 1017321 | Broken Arrow · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 25.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tulsa LLCUSDOT 1603843 | Tulsa · 9 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Accent Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 738121 | Broken Arrow · 13 mi | 8 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Two Scots MovingUSDOT 898256 | Tulsa · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Robbob Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 572983 | Tulsa · 7 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lets Get Moving TulsaUSDOT 4407314 | Tulsa · 11 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the New York City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New York City: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks), Great Moving & Storage Inc (South Plainfiel, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oklahoma into New York, 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 Tulsa to New York City
Insist on a survey
Over 1,431 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,431 miles of handling.
Arriving in New York City
A local move inside New York City 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 New York City are Jersey City (about 3 mi), Newark (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 19 mi).
Other routes from Tulsa
All routes from Tulsa, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa to Oklahoma City, OK | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Tulsa to Norman, OK | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Tulsa to Wichita, KS | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Tulsa to Springfield, MO | ~194 mi | $873 – $1,164 |
| Tulsa to Overland Park, KS | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Tulsa to McKinney, TX | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Tulsa to Kansas City, MO | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Tulsa to Garland, TX | ~265 mi | $1,193 – $1,590 |
Also moving to New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Tulsa to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,431 miles cost about $4,830 – $6,440 for a studio, $6,440 – $8,586 for a two-bedroom home and $7,405 – $9,874 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to New York City take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tulsa to New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,091 – $4,121 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,440 – $8,586 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,636 – $6,182.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to New York City?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and New York City is in New York, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Tulsa hold it.
How many people move from Tulsa to New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 67 people a year (margin of error ±54) moved from the Tulsa, OK metro area to the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.