Utica, NY

Austin, TX → Utica, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Austin to Utica

About 1,795 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,960–$10,360, delivery in 5–10 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 107 in Utica.

  • 1,795 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,960–$10,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,795 miles (1,522 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
107 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Utica → Austin

Utica sits about 1,795 miles northeast of Austin, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to New York that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,960 to $10,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 107 around Utica (42 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 Utica.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Utica about 65,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,007 and 3,904 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Austin to Utica

Full-service estimate for 1,795 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,400 $4,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,180 $5,090 $6,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,140 $13,580 $16,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,320 $18,680 $22,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,450

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,960–$10,360

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 Austin (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Aifleet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Azuma

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

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Near Utica (destination)

R B Humphreys INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55512
MC
143396
Based in
Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Eastern Vip Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3541206
MC
1182438
Based in
Utica, NY 13502 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Felice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55523
MC
22944
Based in
Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Wolfe News Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1132195
MC
1329906
Based in
Clinton, NY 13323 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Eja Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1948559
MC
907304
Based in
Oriskany, NY 13424 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Cxj Service LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4236193
Based in
Herkimer, NY 13350 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Millenium Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3475043
MC
1138628
Based in
Utica, NY 13501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Miss Mallory Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3475403
MC
1138867
Based in
Whitesboro, NY 13492 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 107 movers in Utica

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Utica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,180 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,360 for a two-bedroom, $11,140 to $16,570 for a three-bedroom and $15,320 to $22,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Utica from Austin?

About 1,795 road miles (1,522 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 Austin to Utica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,860. 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 Austin–Utica corridor.