Albany, NY → Gresham, OR · Cross-country move

Movers from Albany to Gresham

About 2,814 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,130–$13,580, delivery in 7–14 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 408 in Gresham.

2,814 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,130–$13,5802-bedroom estimate

Photo: SkatePark in Main City Park, Gresham, Oregon.jpg · CC BY 4.0

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Route summary

From: Albany, New York
To: Gresham, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 2,814 miles (2,385 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination: 408 (317 interstate)

Reverse: Gresham → Albany

Gresham sits about 2,814 miles west of Albany, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Oregon that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $9,130 to $13,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Albany side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (100 of them authorized for interstate work), and 408 around Gresham (317 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Gresham.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and Gresham about 111,513. The two cities have comparable density (4,637 and 4,862 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Albany to Gresham

Full-service estimate for 2,814 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,650	$4,450	$5,430
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,480	$6,680	$8,150
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,130	$11,130	$13,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,600	$17,810	$21,730
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,080	$24,490	$29,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,940–$5,560

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,530–$5,190

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,130–$13,580

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Albany (origin)

Recovery Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3598438
MC: 1221364
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (802) 391-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truxora INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4434582
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (403) 370-0744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schaap Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 31675
MC: 47624
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 459-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mabco Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 24402
MC: 2221
Based in: Clifton Park, NY 12065 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 283-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Ideal Move LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1122518
MC: 456426
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (518) 459-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

5 Starrs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3780759
MC: 1353314
Based in: Schenectady, NY 12303 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (518) 579-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T INC Of New York

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502910
MC: 257893
Based in: Cohoes, NY 12047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (518) 233-8185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Don'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 134890
MC: 141611
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 462-0697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in Albany

Near Gresham (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4282676
MC: 1665063
Based in: Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asm LLC

USDOT: 1863079
MC: 722865
Based in: Portland, OR 97214 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (800) 362-4545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248002
MC: 32882
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98661 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (360) 693-7477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363186
MC: 810023
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (360) 719-5660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436341
MC: 1119093
Based in: Damascus, OR 97089 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (971) 219-8205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Airport Drayage Company INC

USDOT: 61733
MC: 581707
Based in: Portland, OR 97220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 253-3859 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Relocation Systems Of Oregon LLC

USDOT: 2482348
MC: 857396
Based in: Portland, OR 97211 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cor

Licensed interstate

Legal name: City Of Roses Disposal & Recycling INC

USDOT: 2332103
MC: 1261745
Based in: Portland, OR 97230 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (503) 285-9940 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 408 movers in Gresham

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albany to Gresham?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,650 to $5,430 for a studio, $5,480 to $8,150 for a one-bedroom, $9,130 to $13,580 for a two-bedroom, $14,600 to $21,730 for a three-bedroom and $20,080 to $29,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Gresham from Albany?

About 2,814 road miles (2,385 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York into Oregon makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Albany to Gresham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,940 to $5,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,190. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Albany–Gresham corridor.