Ames, IA → Binghamton, NY · Long-distance move
About 1,070 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,160–$7,670, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 77 in Binghamton.
Binghamton sits about 1,070 miles east of Ames, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to New York that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,160 to $7,670 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 9 min.
On the Ames side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Binghamton (33 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 Binghamton.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Binghamton about 47,000. Binghamton is the denser city (4,578 people per square mile versus 2,355 in Ames), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,520 | $3,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,090 | $3,770 | $4,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,160 | $6,290 | $7,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,250 | $10,060 | $12,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,340 | $13,830 | $16,880 |
$1,550–$2,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,160–$7,670
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.
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp
Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp
Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,600 for a one-bedroom, $5,160 to $7,670 for a two-bedroom, $8,250 to $12,270 for a three-bedroom and $11,340 to $16,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,070 road miles (907 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 9 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into New York 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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.
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 Ames–Binghamton corridor.