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Lake Charles, LA

Binghamton, NY → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Binghamton to Lake Charles

About 1,491 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,280–$9,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 77 carriers on the Binghamton side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,491 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,280–$9,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,491 miles (1,264 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
77 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Binghamton

Moving from Binghamton to Lake Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,491 road miles, heading southwest from New York to Louisiana.

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 $6,280 to $9,340 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Binghamton side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Binghamton has a population of about 47,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Binghamton is considerably denser (4,578 people per square mile versus 1,788), 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 Louisiana 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 Binghamton to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,491 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,770 $4,590 $5,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,280 $7,660 $9,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,050 $12,250 $14,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,810 $16,850 $20,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$6,280–$9,340

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 Binghamton (origin)

Willow Run Foods Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27814
MC
249740
Based in
Kirkwood, NY 13795 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 234-7550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Service Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
15059
MC
105117
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (607) 797-7333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coachmaster Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp

USDOT
534719
MC
154046
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (607) 762-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Binghamton-Ithaca Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
163487
MC
217257
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (607) 723-9433 Route Verify on FMCSA

U Save Auto Rental Repair

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp

USDOT
1348719
MC
518757
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (607) 772-0999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dimon & Bacorn Co Of Binghamton

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC

USDOT
15010
MC
79862
Based in
Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (607) 798-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Industrial Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
843385
MC
372490
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13903 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (607) 722-4949 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Energy INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2061721
MC
796019
Based in
Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (607) 785-3393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Binghamton

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Binghamton to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,600 for a one-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,340 for a two-bedroom, $10,050 to $14,950 for a three-bedroom and $13,810 to $20,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Binghamton?

About 1,491 road miles (1,264 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Louisiana 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 Binghamton to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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 Binghamton–Lake Charles corridor.