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Albany, NY → Saratoga Springs, NY · Local move

Movers from Albany to Saratoga Springs

About 33 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,430–$2,120, delivery in 0–1 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 77 in Saratoga Springs.

  • 33 miroad distance
  • 1 h 2 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,430–$2,1202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 33 miles (28 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 2 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (New York)
Movers at origin
243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
77 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Saratoga Springs → Albany

Saratoga Springs sits about 33 miles north of Albany, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,430 and $2,120, before packing or storage.

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 77 around Saratoga Springs (34 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 Saratoga Springs.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and Saratoga Springs about 29,000. Albany is considerably denser (4,637 people per square mile versus 1,015), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Albany to Saratoga Springs

Full-service estimate for 33 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $760 $920 $1,130
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $890 $1,080 $1,320
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,210 $2,690 $3,280
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,300 $4,030 $4,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$180–$260

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,540

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

Full-service mover

$1,430–$2,120

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 Saratoga Springs (destination)

Arnoff Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arnoff Moving & Storage Of Albany INC

USDOT
1041699
MC
422644
Based in
Malta, NY 12020 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (518) 553-4461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics One Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
566783
MC
275859
Based in
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (518) 587-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sacandaga Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3959312
MC
1521636
Based in
Galway, NY 12074 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (518) 577-4365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trackvista

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4290734
MC
1669439
Based in
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (518) 620-3766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paradigm Property Preservation Incorporated

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4098912
Based in
Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (518) 570-0991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom Clothier Jr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2355971
MC
944300
Based in
Stillwater, NY 12170 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Route Verify on FMCSA

Henry J Moak Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Henry J Moak

USDOT
146126
Based in
Schuylerville, NY 12871 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (518) 744-4683 Route Verify on FMCSA

North West Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marina Shlomovich

USDOT
1483043
MC
889880
Based in
Galway, NY 12074 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (518) 848-9273 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Saratoga Springs

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Other destinations from Albany

Other origins to Saratoga Springs

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albany to Saratoga Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $760 to $1,130 for a studio, $890 to $1,320 for a one-bedroom, $1,430 to $2,120 for a two-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,280 for a three-bedroom and $3,300 to $4,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Saratoga Springs from Albany?

About 33 road miles (28 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

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

No. Because both Albany and Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Saratoga Springs corridor.