High Point, NC

Albany, NY → High Point, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Albany to High Point

About 669 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 274 in High Point.

  • 669 miroad distance
  • 12 h 14 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,160–$6,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 669 miles (567 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 14 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
274 (195 interstate)

Reverse: High Point → Albany

The route from Albany, NY to High Point, NC covers roughly 669 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,160 to $6,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 14 min.

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 274 around High Point (195 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 High Point.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and High Point about 120,571. Albany is considerably denser (4,637 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina 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 High Point

Full-service estimate for 669 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,670 $2,030 $2,480
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,500 $3,050 $3,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,160 $5,080 $6,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,660 $8,120 $9,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,160 $11,170 $13,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$4,160–$6,190

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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

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

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

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

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

5 Starrs

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

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

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

All 243 movers in Albany

Near High Point (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1326554
MC
517070
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921664
MC
985394
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27409 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408962
MC
828920
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Shuler Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171840
MC
731259
Based in
Thomasville, NC 27360 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138274
MC
97459
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27410 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597857
MC
288282
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2506322
MC
869756
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 274 movers in High Point

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albany to High Point?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,720 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,190 for a two-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,910 for a three-bedroom and $9,160 to $13,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is High Point from Albany?

About 669 road miles (567 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 North Carolina 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 High Point?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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–High Point corridor.