Moving from Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT
About 950 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Vermont, 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 Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT covers about 950 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,275 – $5,700 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 28 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 950 miles between Tennessee and Vermont, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,275 – $5,700 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Knoxville to Burlington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,206 – $4,275 | $2,309 – $3,078 | $1,539 – $2,052 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,848 – $5,130 | $2,770 – $3,694 | $1,847 – $2,462 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,275 – $5,700 | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,916 – $6,555 | $3,540 – $4,720 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,558 – $7,410 | $4,001 – $5,335 | $2,668 – $3,557 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,413 – $8,550 | $4,617 – $6,156 | $3,078 – $4,104 |
Transport only, for an estimated 950 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, Knoxville to Burlington
950 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,750. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,275 to $5,700, 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 Knoxville to Burlington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 28 people a year (±45) moved from Knox County, TN, home to Knoxville, to Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Knox County make up 0.2% of the 13,333 people a year who moved into Chittenden County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 510 people a year (±464) moving from Tennessee to Vermont.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Anderson County, TN | 2,034 ±555 |
| Blount County, TN | 1,005 ±294 |
| Davidson County, TN | 890 ±271 |
| Williamson County, TN | 693 ±335 |
| Loudon County, TN | 662 ±264 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Addison County, VT | 874 ±372 |
| Franklin County, VT | 777 ±264 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 662 ±184 |
| Washington County, VT | 512 ±189 |
| Windsor County, VT | 434 ±320 |
Licensed movers at each end
13 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Knoxville (34 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.5% of their 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouffon Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 553340 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 17 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Rowe Transfer IncUSDOT 1079919 | Knoxville · 7 mi | 17 trucks | 25 | 23.1% of 13 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of East Tennessee LLCUSDOT 2500143 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Knoxville LLCUSDOT 2087637 | Knoxville · 16 mi | 9 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Mitchell Moving LLCUSDOT 3129249 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| 865 Movers LLCUSDOT 4519566 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Burlington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Burlington: Action Moving and Storage Inc (Colchester, 35 trucks), Booska World Wide Movers (South Burlington, 10 trucks), McLure Moving & Storage (Essex Junction, 9 trucks), Sargent's Moving (Morrisville, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Vermont, 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 Knoxville to Burlington
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 950 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Burlington
A local move inside Burlington 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 Burlington are Montpelier (about 41 mi), Schenectady (about 140 mi), Albany (about 150 mi).
Other routes from Knoxville
All routes from Knoxville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Chattanooga, TN | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Knoxville to Atlanta, GA | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Knoxville to Nashville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Knoxville to Charlotte, NC | ~210 mi | $945 – $1,260 |
| Knoxville to Louisville, KY | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Knoxville to Augusta, GA | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Knoxville to Columbia, SC | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Knoxville to Cincinnati, OH | ~256 mi | $1,152 – $1,536 |
Also moving to Burlington: from Montpelier, VT, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT, from New Haven, CT.
Knoxville to Burlington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Knoxville to Burlington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 950 miles cost about $3,206 – $4,275 for a studio, $4,275 – $5,700 for a two-bedroom home and $4,916 – $6,555 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Knoxville to Burlington take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Knoxville to Burlington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,052 – $2,736 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,275 – $5,700 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,078 – $4,104.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Knoxville to Burlington?
Yes. Knoxville is in Tennessee and Burlington is in Vermont, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 13 listed movers within 30 miles of Knoxville hold it.
How many people move from Knoxville to Burlington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 28 people a year (margin of error ±45) moved from Knox County, which contains Knoxville, to Chittenden County, which contains Burlington.
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.