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Albany, NY → Rochester, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Albany to Rochester

About 1,111 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,510–$8,200, delivery in 3–7 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 116 in Rochester.

  • 1,111 miroad distance
  • 19 h 51 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,510–$8,2002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,111 miles (941 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 51 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
116 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Albany

Moving from Albany to Rochester is a long-distance move of roughly 1,111 road miles, heading west from New York to Minnesota.

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 $5,510 to $8,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 51 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 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and Rochester about 124,292. Albany is considerably denser (4,637 people per square mile versus 2,187), 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 Minnesota 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 Rochester

Full-service estimate for 1,111 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,200 $2,690 $3,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,310 $4,030 $4,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,510 $6,720 $8,200
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,820 $10,750 $13,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,120 $14,780 $18,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,590–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,010–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$5,510–$8,200

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Albany, NY → Rochester, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Rochester (destination)

Steve Yaggy Specialized Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291671
MC
272806
Based in
Rochester, MN 55902 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 282-1715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
587147
MC
283784
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (507) 281-9787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1561552
MC
579169
Based in
Kasson, MN 55944 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (507) 634-2047 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piepho Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
286311
MC
133951
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 289-4515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Rochester Mn

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC

USDOT
2468021
MC
861017
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (507) 258-5558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kautz Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
717630
MC
330197
Based in
Pine Island, MN 55963 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 356-2425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servicemaster Of Rochester

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC

USDOT
1221281
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (507) 282-5747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Channel One INC

USDOT
682434
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 287-2350 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Rochester

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,510 to $8,200 for a two-bedroom, $8,820 to $13,120 for a three-bedroom and $12,120 to $18,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Albany?

About 1,111 road miles (941 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 51 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota 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 Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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–Rochester corridor.