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Annapolis, MD → Ithaca, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Annapolis to Ithaca

About 283 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,490, delivery in 1–3 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 98 in Ithaca.

  • 283 miroad distance
  • 5 h 35 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,020–$4,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 283 miles (240 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 35 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Annapolis

Moving from Annapolis to Ithaca is a regional long-distance move of roughly 283 road miles, heading north from Maryland to New York.

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 $3,020 to $4,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 35 min.

On the Annapolis side there are 199 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 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 Ithaca.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and Ithaca about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (5,664 and 5,958 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York is a higher-cost state than Maryland, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Annapolis to Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 283 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,810 $2,210 $2,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,820 $5,880 $7,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,630 $8,090 $9,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$440–$620

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

Portable container

$1,270–$1,870

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

Full-service mover

$3,020–$4,490

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 Annapolis (origin)

Dd&s Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
361802
MC
326288
Based in
Annapolis, MD 21401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (202) 696-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Red Logistics LLC

USDOT
3440755
MC
1130653
Based in
Annapolis, MD 21409 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (410) 703-3998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parks Excavating & Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
942867
MC
1682505
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (410) 867-0357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dafi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Deale Aquaculture Farm INC

USDOT
842049
MC
1026604
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (240) 351-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

B T Curtis Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
828375
MC
526326
Based in
Crownsville, MD 21032 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (410) 787-8385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-One Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1039352
MC
461680
Based in
Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (410) 729-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tomi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4150525
MC
1641330
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (301) 456-5407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pretty Little Wedding Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pretty Little Weddings LLC

USDOT
3560128
MC
1668215
Based in
Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (410) 310-0396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 199 movers in Annapolis

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 Annapolis to Ithaca?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,690 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,490 for a two-bedroom, $4,820 to $7,180 for a three-bedroom and $6,630 to $9,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Annapolis?

About 283 road miles (240 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Maryland 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $440 to $620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,870. 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 Annapolis–Ithaca corridor.