Moving from Burlington, VT to Albany, NY
About 150 miles across a state line, from Vermont 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 Burlington, VT to Albany, NY covers about 150 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $675 – $900 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 7 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 150 miles, about 3 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 $675 – $900. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Albany
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $506 – $675 | $365 – $486 | $243 – $324 |
| 1 bedroom | $608 – $810 | $437 – $583 | $292 – $389 |
| 2 bedrooms | $675 – $900 | $486 – $648 | $324 – $432 |
| 3 bedrooms | $776 – $1,035 | $559 – $745 | $373 – $497 |
| 4 bedrooms | $878 – $1,170 | $632 – $842 | $421 – $562 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,013 – $1,350 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
Transport only, for an estimated 150 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, Burlington to Albany
150 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $750. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $675 to $900, 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 Burlington to Albany
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 7 people a year (±11) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Albany County, NY, home to Albany. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 50 people a year (±37). Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.0% of the 20,743 people a year who moved into Albany County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,668 people a year (±927) moving from Vermont to New York and about 3,565 people a year (±1,311) from New York to Vermont — a net gain for Vermont of about 897 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rensselaer County, NY | 2,443 ±535 |
| Schenectady County, NY | 1,786 ±543 |
| Saratoga County, NY | 1,684 ±464 |
| Bronx County, NY | 1,036 ±392 |
| Erie County, NY | 750 ±490 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Burlington (9 counting those licensed only inside Vermont). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Albany end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Albany: Mabey's Moving & Storage Inc (Rensselaer, 32 trucks), Arnoff Moving & Storage (Malta, 22 trucks), Schaap Moving Systems Inc (Albany, 10 trucks), Clark Moving and Storage of Albany Inc (Schenectady, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont 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 Burlington to Albany
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 150 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 Albany
A local move inside Albany 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 Albany are Schenectady (about 17 mi), Springfield (about 82 mi), Utica (about 94 mi).
Other routes from Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Montpelier, VT | ~41 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Also moving to Albany: from Schenectady, NY, from Utica, NY, from Mount Vernon, NY, from Syracuse, NY.
Burlington to Albany moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Albany?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 150 miles cost about $506 – $675 for a studio, $675 – $900 for a two-bedroom home and $776 – $1,035 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Albany take?
The drive is about 3 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 Burlington to Albany?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $324 – $432 for a two-bedroom home, against $675 – $900 with full-service movers; a moving container is $486 – $648.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Albany?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Albany is in New York, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Burlington hold it.
How many people move from Burlington to Albany each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 7 people a year (margin of error ±11) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to Albany County, which contains Albany.
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.