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Albany, NY → Ithaca, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Albany to Ithaca

About 163 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,640–$3,930, delivery in 1–2 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 98 in Ithaca.

  • 163 miroad distance
  • 3 h 31 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,640–$3,9302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 163 miles (139 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 31 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (New York)
Movers at origin
243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Albany

The route from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY covers roughly 163 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,640 to $3,930 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 31 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 98 around Ithaca (36 interstate). For an in-state 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 Ithaca.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and Ithaca about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,637 and 5,958 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Albany to Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 163 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,500 $1,830 $2,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,590 $1,930 $2,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,230 $5,160 $6,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,820 $7,090 $8,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$320–$450

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

Portable container

$1,170–$1,710

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

Full-service mover

$2,640–$3,930

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
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 Ithaca (destination)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT
1060470
MC
709615
Based in
Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6628321
MC
55699011
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2073608
Based in
Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT
967169
MC
802898
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3056437
MC
52682
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3379117
MC
1093114
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT
4409262
MC
1731889
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4424070
MC
1739776
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,360 for a one-bedroom, $2,640 to $3,930 for a two-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,290 for a three-bedroom and $5,820 to $8,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Albany?

About 163 road miles (139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Albany and Ithaca are in New York, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,710. 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–Ithaca corridor.